Xavier University Average GPA (3.66) & Acceptance Rate (86%)

Q: What GPA do most Xavier University students have?

62.9% of Xavier University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (27.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University?

Xavier University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,642 of 14,631 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.66, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 553–660 reading and writing, 550–650 math

ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite

Average net price: $31,542 a year (2022–23)

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Xavier University average GPA

Xavier University reported an average high school GPA of 3.66 for its first-year students, in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	27.4%
3.75–3.99	18.7%
3.50–3.74	16.8%
3.25–3.49	13.4%
3.00–3.24	12.7%
2.50–2.99	10.2%
2.00–2.49	0.7%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Xavier University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Xavier University acceptance rate

Xavier University admitted 12,642 of 14,631 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Xavier University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 4,239 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Xavier University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	553	610	660
SAT Math	550	600	650
ACT Composite	22	25	29
ACT English	21	25	31
ACT Math	20	25	28

13% submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores, as Xavier University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1217 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Xavier University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Xavier University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Xavier University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,542 a year at Xavier University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Xavier University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Xavier University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Xavier University?

It would be within the usual range there: 37.1% of Xavier University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What GPA do most Xavier University students have?

62.9% of Xavier University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (27.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do you need to get into Xavier University?

Xavier University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.66, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How important is GPA for getting into Xavier University?

A lot: Xavier University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University?

Xavier University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,642 of 14,631 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Xavier University?

Check Xavier University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Xavier University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 28% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Xavier University students have?

The middle 50% of Xavier University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 553–660 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What do students pay at Xavier University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,542 a year at Xavier University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Xavier University?

Yes. Xavier University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Xavier University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Xavier UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Xavier University Common Data Set 2023–24Xavier University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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