Cincinnati, OH
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 88% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,758 | 11,271 | 1,210 | 76% |
| 2020 | 14,805 | 12,024 | 1,315 | 81% |
| 2021 | 15,199 | 12,770 | 1,185 | 84% |
| 2022 | 14,836 | 12,542 | 1,191 | 85% |
| 2023 | 16,750 | 14,694 | 1,229 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,388 of 9,486 women and 6,301 of 7,253 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 14,694 of 16,750 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
16,750 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,229 enrolled.
No. Xavier University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 88% — it has become less selective.