More selective than 16% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 26% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose XU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What XU weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as XU reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Character and personal qualities
- Class rank
- SAT/ACT scores
- Talent or ability
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Interview
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Item C7. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of XU first-year students
Share of fall 2023 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.66. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
XU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, XU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 553 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1103 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
XU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 553–660 | 550–650 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 530–658 | 530–640 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is XU compared with other Ohio colleges?
XU has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Ohio University | 85% | 65% | $21,637 |
| 49 | University of Cincinnati | 85% | 75% | $25,648 |
| 50 | Heidelberg University | 86% | 52% | $20,556 |
| 51 | Kent State University at Kent | 86% | 64% | $20,787 |
| 52 | Xavier University | 86% | 69% | $32,997 |
| 53 | Antioch College | 89% | 41% | $14,834 |
| 54 | Cleveland State University | 91% | 51% | $14,764 |
| 55 | University of Toledo | 92% | 57% | $17,249 |
| 56 | Wilmington College | 92% | 47% | $24,153 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at XU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
XU admissions questions
What is the XU acceptance rate?
Xavier University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,694 of 16,750 applicants were admitted.
Does XU require the SAT or ACT?
Xavier University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for XU?
The middle 50% of Xavier University enrolled first-year students scored 1103–1310 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at XU?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,229 of 14,694).
What does XU look for in applicants?
Xavier University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Important: essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, character and personal qualities. Considered: class rank, sAT/ACT scores, talent or ability, volunteer work, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2023-24).
Is XU getting harder to get into?
Xavier University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; XU's Common Data Set 2023-24; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Xavier University overview