Xavier University Acceptance Rate
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 16,750
- Admitted
- 14,694
- Yield
- 8.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Xavier University's acceptance rate has risen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 87.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,605 to 16,750 (+44%) over that period.
Its 87.7% rate makes Xavier University more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
Xavier University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 8.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,605 | 8,489 | 73.1% | 1,214 |
| 2015–16 | 10,661 | 7,631 | 71.6% | 1,150 |
| 2016–17 | 13,213 | 9,061 | 68.6% | 1,113 |
| 2017–18 | 13,006 | 9,613 | 73.9% | 1,239 |
| 2018–19 | 15,100 | 11,143 | 73.8% | 1,402 |
| 2019–20 | 14,758 | 11,271 | 76.4% | 1,210 |
| 2020–21 | 14,805 | 12,024 | 81.2% | 1,315 |
| 2021–22 | 15,199 | 12,770 | 84% | 1,185 |
| 2022–23 | 14,836 | 12,542 | 84.5% | 1,191 |
| 2023–24 | 16,750 | 14,694 | 87.7% | 1,229 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,486 | 8,388 | 88.4% |
| Men | 7,253 | 6,301 | 86.9% |
| Unknown | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–658 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 530–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 26% |
How Xavier University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Xavier University's acceptance rate?
Xavier University's acceptance rate is 87.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,694 admitted of 16,750 applicants).
Is Xavier University test optional?
Xavier University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Xavier University?
Xavier University received 16,750 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,694.
What SAT score do you need for Xavier University?
Admitted students at Xavier University typically scored 530–658 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Xavier University getting harder to get into?
Xavier University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 87.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.xavier.edu/.