Xavier University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Xavier University?

Xavier's published price is substantially higher than the amount some students pay after aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $49,195 for both Ohio residents and students from other states, with $230 in required fees. Using the same reporting year's typical room and board charge of $14,520 and books-and-supplies estimate of $1,300 produces a subtotal of $65,245. Transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges would increase an individual cost-of-attendance budget.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $49,425.
• Typical room and board: $14,520.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,300.
• Subtotal for those listed expenses: $65,245, before transportation and personal costs.

Financial aid changes the comparison. Xavier's reported average undergraduate grant award was $29,179, but an average award is not an offer to every applicant. The reported average net price for families with annual income of $0-$48,000 was $28,201; net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after borrowing. Xavier reported financial-aid receipt for 100% of students in the relevant aid measure, while 53% had student loans. Those figures show why an applicant should compare an actual aid offer with the full cost, including expenses beyond tuition.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants, federal loans, state assistance, and Xavier scholarships or grants. The FAFSA is central to determining eligibility for much federal and state aid; institutional scholarships can have separate criteria or deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents should also ask how military education benefits interact with Xavier aid. Prices and awards change by year, so a student making a current enrollment decision should use Xavier's current cost-of-attendance budget and personalized financial-aid offer rather than carry forward the 2024-25 subtotal.

What are the work-study opportunities at Xavier University?

Xavier students can pursue part-time work alongside their studies, while eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study through their financial-aid award. Work-Study is a way to earn wages in an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically toward tuition, and an award does not itself secure a position.

Other campus jobs may be open to students without Work-Study eligibility. Job availability, hours, and hiring requirements vary by department. Students interested in earning money should check Xavier's student-employment postings and their aid terms, then distinguish wages they must work to earn from scholarships already credited to their bill.

For career development, Xavier reports individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, career-interest assessment, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking opportunities. The career center can also help students search for internships and prepare applications. An internship is not required of every Xavier student, although a particular major may have its own experiential requirements. Access to these services should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.