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Saint Xavier University is a Roman Catholic, co-educational university that is run under the guidance of the Sisters of Mercy. It is located in Chicago, Illinois. The university was established in 1846 as the Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy. At that time, it was an exclusive women's college. It was later renmaed Saint Xavier College and was changed to a co-educational institution. In 1992, it received its present name and was granted university status. The university now grants admission to more than 3,000 students every year.
The schools and colleges under SXU are:
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- The School of Education
- The Graham School of Management
- The School of Nursing
The sports teams of SXU are known as the Cougars. Men from SXU take part in cross country, track and field, soccer, baseball and basketball, among others. Women compete in softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field and cross country.
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Campus Location3700 W 103rd St Chicago, IL 60655 USA Main Tel: (773) 298-3000 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 955 | 52 | | Bachelor | 819 | 63 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 5,675 in 2007-2008 (4,352 full-time equivalent). About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class. Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students and graduate students are 43%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,006 | | Room | $ 4,664 | | Board | $ 3,343 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 1,466 |
Financial Aid: Saint Xavier University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 92 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 56 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 28 |
Housing and MealsSaint Xavier University provides on-campus housing for 975 of its 4,352 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsSchool sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), and track (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference). The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 120 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 79 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 73% | | Women | 71% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-580 | | Math | 410-560 | | Writing | 440-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (10 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (344 awarded) - Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Customer Service Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Investments and Securities
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (834 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
LAW (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (108 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (11 awarded) MEDIA (21 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (57 awarded) - Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (18 awarded) - Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC (4 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (180 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (10 awarded) - Philosophy
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (34 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (85 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Counseling Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
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