Jesuit Catholic university in Cincinnati with 200 years of rigorous academics, faith, and service.
Xavier offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Sciences, College of Nursing, and Williams College of Business. All undergraduates complete a rigorous Core Curriculum emphasizing theology, philosophy, mathematics, fine arts, history, sciences, literature, languages, and social sciences. The university ranks #23 nationally in undergraduate business analytics, #25 in entrepreneurship, and #29 in marketing programs. Faculty-led study abroad and online options extend learning beyond campus.
The 205-acre Evanston campus features distinctive castle-architecture academic buildings, the iconic Bellarmine Chapel with its hyperbolic paraboloid roof, and modern facilities including the 10,250-seat Cintas Center for basketball and volleyball. Residential halls house underclassmen on the Residential Mall, while Justice Hall serves upper-class students. The Health United Building (opened 2019) supports nursing, occupational therapy, and health sciences programs. Students engage in 160+ clubs and organizations, with over 60,000 annual service hours through the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice.
Xavier welcomes undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and international applicants. The university emphasizes holistic review and community fit. Prospective students can visit campus, request information, or apply online. Graduate programs are offered in person and online. The institution maintains an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and prioritizes personalized attention through its Cura Personalis (care for the entire person) philosophy.
Xavier's 98% student success rate reflects strong academic support and career preparation. The Musketeers compete in NCAA Division I with eight men's and eight women's sports in the Big East Conference. The men's basketball team has reached the Elite Eight three times (2004, 2008, 2017) and maintains a 100% graduation rate for senior players since 1985. The men's swim team won six Big East Championships in eight years (2013–2021). Notable alumni include P&G executives and social entrepreneurs making impact in their fields.