Admission
What Type of Student Are You?
Freshman
The freshman experience at ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ is full of opportunities for intellectual, personal
and social growth.
Graduate
³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ is for students who want more out of their future, and at ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ, a rigorous and interactive graduate curriculum will help you advance in your career.
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Transfer
As a transfer student, you'll have access to a transfer admission counselor to help you navigate transfer scholarships, credit evaluations, semester schedules and more.
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International
As an international student at ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ, you'll receive the opportunity to broaden your
educational, social and cultural experiences.
Veterans
As a Best College for Veterans and Military Friendly® institution, Saint Xavier offers many resources for its veteran students.
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Visiting
³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ welcomes all visiting students and prepares them to get ahead in their studies
and career development.
Trinity Student
³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ welcomes Trinity Christian College students looking to finish their degree.
Learn moreAcademic Programs
³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ is pleased to offer a wide variety of high quality academic programs to a diverse and talented student body. ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ strives to provide its learning community with a solid foundation in liberal arts and professional education, establishing well-rounded members of society.
Explore Majors and ProgramsWhy ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ?
High-Quality Programs
School of Nursing
NURSING PROGRAMS
U.S. News & World Report (2025)
Affordability
Most Affordable Catholic University in Illinois
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TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT
among regional universities in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Excellence In Athletics
2017, 2018 and 2019
Quick Facts
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24Average Class Size
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3,520Students Enrolled*
*Fall 2022
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16:1Student-Faculty Ratio
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100%Undergraduates received an academic scholarship**
**2022-2023
Meet the Staff
Layla Barakat
Assoc. Dir. of Transfer Admiss
Phone: 773-298-3021
Email: barakat@sxu.edu
Debra Buczkiewicz
Dir. Enroll. Operations & CRM
Phone: 773-298-3196
Email: buczkiewicz@sxu.edu
Elizabeth Chavez
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3060
Email: echavez@sxu.edu
Brian Condon
Assoc Dir Grad Recruitment
Phone: 773-298-3058
Email: condon@sxu.edu
Dayanara Diaz
Freshman Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3063
Email: dayanaradiaz@sxu.edu
Aaron Jordan
Asst Dir Student Athlete Adms
Phone: 773-298-3067
Email: ajordan@sxu.edu
Jennifer Juarez Casarez
Freshman Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3077
Email: juarezcasarez@sxu.edu
Quinn Lee-O'Halloran
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3066
Email: leeohalloran@sxu.edu
Christine McMahon
Coordinator
Phone: 773-298-3051
Email: cmcmahon@sxu.edu
Susan Panice
Asst Dir-Grad Recruitment
Phone: 773-298-3055
Email: panice@sxu.edu
Aaron Patawaran
Asst Dir Fresh Adm
Phone: 773-298-3056
Email: patawaran@sxu.edu
Mia Salinas
Freshman Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3068
Email: salinas@sxu.edu
Sarah Sanders
Senior Freshman Admission Coun
Phone: 773-298-3018
Email: ssanders@sxu.edu
Michelle Sasala
Admission Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3053
Email: sasala@sxu.edu
Brynn Wheaton
Freshman Admission Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3093
Email: wheaton@sxu.edu
Plan a Visit
We'd love to see you on campus! A visit to ³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ is a great opportunity for you to meet with an admission counselor to discuss your academic background and interests and to take a tour of the campus.
Contact the Office of Admission
- 773-298-3050
- Toll Free: 844-GOTO-³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ (844-468-6798)
- Fax: 773-298-3076
- Email: admissionFREE³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ
- M-F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Colleges of Distinction
³Ô¹ÏÁÔÆæ is nationally recognized as a College of Distinction for supporting and maintaining an environment of engaged students, excellent teaching and academic offerings, and successful outcomes for our students with experiential learning, leadership and service opportunities, all within a vibrant and diverse community. For more information, visit the .
