Login Register

Xavier University
- Diversity

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Yes, let this school know
Maybe, bookmark for later
No, get better matches
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Jump to a section:

Grade
Quick Stats
Student Author Overview
Student Reviews
Student Polls
Facts
Take A SurveyWrite A ReviewUpload A PhotoLink Up A VideoWrite The Guide
Xavier University - Diversity - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Diversity

B-
Where does this grade come from?View all Diversity rankingsReview this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Diversity Grades:

Quick Stats

African American 12%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 3%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 75%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 47%
Common States of Residence
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Michigan
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 40%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 12%
25+: 15%
Female Faculty 49%
Male Faculty 51%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 6%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 83%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Xavier’s campus may technically be considered “diverse” when you look at the figures the school provides, but make no mistake: this is definitely middle America. While 48 foreign countries are represented in the student body, if you walk around campus, you’ll find that probably accounts for close to 48 students. While kids from all across the country come to Xavier, the fact is that most of them have similar white, middle- to upper-class backgrounds. Also, the conservative political atmosphere at Xavier and surrounding Cincinnati doesn’t invite much diversity either. If it’s diversity you’re looking for, Xavier may not be the ideal setting.

Xavier does its best to educate its students on diversity, even without actually experiencing much of it on a day-to-day basis. The wealth of minority clubs, such as the Black Student Association (BSA) and the speakers the University brings in from all over the world, help the middle-class white kids from the tri-state area to understand what life is like outside of the bubble that surrounds Xavier. Despite these efforts, Xavier is still not a very diverse place.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Xavier Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Diversity at Xavier University

JohnBaldhoff

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

4.2
A-

Its a Private Catholic University...

For being a expensive, Catholic university in the Midwest. Xavier does great job. Xavier students are not only taught but truly live out the Jesuit/Catholic mission of living for others, and all people are welcomed here.

May 28, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Diversity at Xavier University

rhodybred

English '12

3.8
B+

Xavier Is Somewhat Diverse

Xavier does have diversity. There are many ethnic and political backgrounds here.

Apr 10, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Diversity at Xavier University

beekels

Social Work and Youth Services '15

4.2
A-

Acceptable Amount of Diversity

There is a pretty wide variety of diversity on campus. there are many different people with different faiths, political beliefs, racial background, and sexual orientation. Everybody is accepted and there is a great atmosphere here.

Feb 16, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Page 1 of 6
User rating for Xavier University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

Xavier is generally a polite and tolerant place. Groups like the Xavier Alliance ensure that GLBT students are treated equally and have a voice in the campus community.

Political Activity

Cincinnati is one of the most conservative cities in America. However, Xavier’s campus is often accused of being a liberal hotbed. The fact of the matter is that many of the actual students at Xavier come from conservative backgrounds, but the most loudly voiced opinions are considered to be progressively liberal. Both sides of the issues, however, are voiced in student organizations such as the College Republicans and College Democrats.

Economic Status

Xavier is a pricey place to go to school, so there is naturally going to be a major influx of upper-middle-class students. However, there are people from all types of backgrounds due to the large amount of financial aid Xavier gives.

Most Common Religions

Catholicism is the primary religion, due to the fact that XU is a Catholic Jesuit school. However, there are groups and organizations for just about every religion you could think of, where students can join to explore their faith.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are a plethora of minority-focused clubs at Xavier which can be seen in full force on campus. Minority clubs such as the Black Student Association often sponsor and promote many of the activities on campus.

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Michelle Rosmarin
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Major
English

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Buy the eBook "Xavier University 2012: Off The Record"
AmazonBarnes & NobleGoogleSmashwords
Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

Search College Prowler

Company

How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. The statistics on our site are from the National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS database.
We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
For additional information we encourage you to visit school websites or contact the schools directly.