Study at Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University is a coeducational institution of higher learning located on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 at the request of Bishop William Quarter. SXU enrolls more than 5, 000 students every semester and is known for its undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business and education. The campus is spread across an area of over 100 acres of land. The university is organized into the following academic units:
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The Graham School of Management
- The School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- The School of Education
- The School of Nursing
SXU's sports teams compete in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and are nicknamed the Cougars.
Profile of Saint Xavier University
The main campus of Saint Xavier University is in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Saint Xavier University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Course Topics
Saint Xavier University students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Saint Xavier University Selectivity
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Faculty
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, Saint Xavier University had 5, 675 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the Student Enrolment at the school.
Student Life
Student athletes at Saint Xavier University belong to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association for major sports.
Saint Xavier University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Education and Teaching | 965 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, education of disabled, secondary teaching, school Counselling, math teaching, . . . | | Business and Management | 329 | business, business management, finance, marketing, business and related services, accounting, financial management, human resources management, . . . | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 129 | registered nursing, community nurse, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, surgical nurse, nursing administration, . . . | | Liberal Arts | 111 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, political science, history, Spanish language, international relations, social services, . . . | | Medical Support and Technology | 52 | speech pathology, pre-pharmacy | | Therapy and Counselling | 51 | psychology, Counselling psychology, community health services, organizational psychology | | Science | 38 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, botany, chemistry courses | | Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer support, computer science, computer networking | | Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice | | Media | 23 | communication studies | | Medicine | 17 | public health, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med | | Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religious music | | Music | 8 | music, music performance, voice, music management | | Mathematics | 7 | mathematics | | Medical administration | 4 | health care administration, health care facilities management | | Art Studies | 3 | art studies | | Law | 0 | pre-law | | Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses | | Family and Social Work | 0 | family studies |
Contact: Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University
3700 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655
General Phone: (773) 298-3000
http: //www.SXU. EDU
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