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Xavier at a Glance

Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$28,570
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,570
Room & Board:
$9,500
Average Financial Aid:
$15,551
Full-Time Undergrads:
3,729
Part-Time Undergrads:
499
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.xavier.edu
Admissions Website:
www.xavier.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.xavier.edu/financial-aid
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
69 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1490–1840
Average ACT Scores:
22–28

Best Things

  • Friendly and interesting people
  • The Crosstown Shootout
  • Food and housing are great
  • Gallagher Student Center
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • No strong sense of community in the surrounding areas
  • Very limited nightlife
  • No football
  • Not very diverse
  • More worst things . . .

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Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Overall, I am definitely satisfied with my experience at Xavier so far. Adjusting to a new city, new school, and new friends was tough at first, but in retrospect, if I were somewhere else besides Xavier, it would’ve been a lot tougher. The combination of a small school where you can get to know everyone with a big-school atmosphere, including big-time college sports and a big city to explore, makes Xavier a fun and interesting place to be. The people at Xavier are really some of the friendliest you’ll meet. (As tired as that sounds, it’s absolutely true.) The reason that Xavier has such a high retention rate is that people who take an honest look at Xavier normally want to go here, and rarely are they let down. It’s clear when you visit here that things are laid-back, there are no gigantic parties on a weekly basis, and everything is in general serene and comfortable. While it may differ from the typical college experience portrayed in all our favorite movies, the XU experience is enjoyable and dynamic. The beauty of X is it can be whatever you choose to make it. At another school, the pace of life is often determined by a gigantic student body, and if you don’t conform, you are an outcast. At Xavier, students have the freedom to be individuals and study, work, and play just about any way they want to.

Sure, there are plenty of things you could gripe about The parking situation is a pain. Housing can be a hassle. Also, if you’re looking for a major blowout party every single weekend, Xavier’s probably not for you. However, during your tenure at Xavier, you will meet tremendous people from places and backgrounds you may never have been exposed to before, and you will also get opportunities, both academic and in life, that you could not have had anywhere else. Go Musketeers!

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Weather at Xavier University

bubblycassie93

'15

Sociology

2.7
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Bipolar Weather

Being a Cincinnati native my entire life I'm used to the crazy, bipolar weather but it still shocks me how it can go from cold and 30 degrees one day to 60 degrees in sunny the next in Feb. Cincinnati is known for werid weather.

Feb 01, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Xavier University

bubblycassie93

'15

Sociology

4.6
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Guys and Gals

We aren't know for being partiers like Miami or the hottest but Xavier for sure has amazing people. The girls are attractive and most guys are hot. Xavier students are known for kind, welcoming, open, intelligen and fun. I love the people here it truly is a commmunity!

Feb 01, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Xavier University

bubblycassie93

'15

Sociology

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Cincinnati Is Awesome

Cincinnati is a great city!! The neighborhoods around Xavier are a little sketchy but Xavier is like its own bubble so its very safe. There is alot to do and Xavier is close to downtown. Cincinnati has great sports teams and arts. There is plenty to do on campus and off campus. The weather is very random though.

Feb 01, 2012

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