Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois · Private
Saint Xavier University admitted 86% of 7,216 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 59% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Saint Xavier University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 27, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Saint Xavier University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,848 a year. After grants, students paid $11,943 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate?
Saint Xavier University admitted 86% of applicants: 6,188 of 7,216 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Saint Xavier University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due July 27, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Saint Xavier University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Saint Xavier University have supplemental essays?
No. Saint Xavier University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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