Retention and Graduation Statistics
Xavier University takes great pride in its graduation statistics, and shows this pride through the annual publication of all statistics. Because of Xavier's high graduation rates, especially when compared to national averages, the University's academic reputation stands out.
Student Retention*
| Year | Retention Rate |
| 2008 | 84% |
| 2009 | 85% |
| 2010 | 85% |
The 2008-2010 three year retention average at Xavier is 85%.
Colleges and universities similar to Xavier have a 84.2% retention rate. (ACT Institutional Data File 2010)
Minority Retention**
| Year | Retention Rate |
| 2008 | 78% |
| 2009 | 77% |
| 2010 | 84% |
The national average minority retention rate is 43%
Graduation Rates***:
| Year | 4-Year Graduation Rate | 5-Year Graduation Rate | 6-Year Graduation Rate |
| 2005 | 69% | 76% | 78 % |
| 2006 | 71% | 77% | |
| 2007 | 67% |
* The percent of matriculation of the entire freshman cohort from the beginning of fall semester freshman year to the beginning of the fall semester sophomore year.
**The percent of matriculation of the total number of minorities of the freshman cohort from the beginning of fall semester freshman year to the beginning of the fall semester sophomore year.
*** The national five year graduation rate is 68%, as compiled from ACT Institutional Data File (2010) by type of institution, masters/private selective.