Xavier University Rankings

This page includes Xavier's most up-to-date University rankings from trusted publications and websites. It will be revised as rankings are released throughout the year. Find out more the ranking systems on our Guide to College Rankings. 

University Rankings

U.S. News & World Report

#5 Best Midwest University (2021-22)
#2 in the Midwest for Veterans (2021-22)
#6 in the Midwest for Most Innovative Schools (2021-22)
#11 in the Midwest for Best Undergraduate Teaching (2021-22)
#58 in the Midwest for Best Value Schools (2021-22)
#21 nationally for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship (2021-22)
#28 nationally for Undergraduate Finance (2021-22)
#33 nationally for Undergraduate Business Analytics (2021-22)
#35 nationally for Undergraduate Marketing (2021-22)
#148 nationally for Nursing program (2021-22)

Niche

#3 Best Catholic College in Ohio (2022)
#6 Best College Athletics in Ohio (2022)
#7 Best College for Accounting and Finance (2022)
#9 Best Colleges in Ohio for Nursing (2022)
#56 Best Catholic College in America (2022)

Princeton Review

Best 387 Colleges (2022 Edition)

Forbes

Top College 2021 (2021)

Money Magazine

Best Colleges 2020 (2020)

Washington Monthly

Best Bang for the Buck Colleges: Midwest (2021)

Cincinnati Rankings

#1 Best Place to live in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report, 2021-22)
#1 Best City for New College Grads (SmartAsset, 2021)
#15 Best Place to Start a Career (WalletHub, 2021)
#8 Park System in America (2021 Trust for Public Land's ParkScore Index Report)
#1 Unexpectedly Hip City to Live in (Jetsetter Magazine, 2019)