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Interested in attending Xavier University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Xavier University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.67
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Xavier University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Xavier accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,027 people applied and 9,499 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5379 / 6304 (85%)
Men
3985 / 4723 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Xavier University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Xavier University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Xavier University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Xavier considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Xavier University?

3.67
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Xavier University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 26% of freshmen who attended Xavier were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 56% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
35%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

13%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

28%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
555
Math Mean
600
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
Verbal Mean
620
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1130
Composite Mean
1220
75th Percentile
1300

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Xavier University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
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