Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 176800
- Phone: (217) 525-5628
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
72.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,294Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Education Degree
The education program at Saint Xavier University prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer education degrees.
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Saint Xavier University
Also known as St. Xavier University
729 E. Carpenter St, Springfield, IL
Saint Xavier University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 4,900 students enroll at SXU annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Xavier University offers:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1405 - 1760 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. Saint Xavier University accepts about 80% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 13% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $30,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available for students and costs around $5,900 for the year. Some students at SXU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Saint Xavier University is the "Cougars", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Football (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students may visit the Saint Xavier University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Education program at Saint Xavier University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students St. Xavier University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Saint Xavier University may provide services like:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
St. Xavier University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Mid-States Football Association)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Bowling