Admitted students scored 1103–1310 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 25. Xavier University admits 86% of applicants — largely open. 77% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1103 and a quarter above 1310. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 4,207.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts | 1216 | 26 | 82% | $47,550 |
| Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington | 1216 | 23 | 96% | $9,264 |
| Luther College Decorah, Iowa | 1218 | 26 | 72% | $52,120 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi | 1219 | 26 | 78% | $10,202 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut | 1219 | 26 | 96% | $49,075 |
| Dakota State University Madison, South Dakota | 1215 | 23 | 88% | $9,654 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.