Tuition and Aid
How much does it actually cost to
attend Xavier University?
$27,429 - $43,260 approx.
Tuition & Fees
$54,840
Housing & Food
$14,920
Total Charges
This is the total sticker price to attend Xavier. 100% of full-time, traditional undergraduate students will receive financial aid to lower this cost.
$69,760
Average Xavier Aid
This amount can be subtracted from the total cost listed above to your estimated out of pocket expense. See the Other Options section for additional aid opportunities.
$26,500 - $42,331
This listing is based on the 2026-27 rates for an undergraduate student taking 12-18 hours per semester living in Husman Hall in a double room with the Musketeer Unlimited meal plan. Fees are estimated; actual course fees may vary. The estimate does not include supplies, transportation, or miscellaneous personal expenses. For a more detailed breakdown of charges, visit the Tuition and Fees website.
Here's a quick breakdown of the real cost of a Xavier education.
Tuition and Fees - $69,760
Xavier's cost of attendance is listed at $69,760. This is your baseline from which every scholarship, grant, and loan will be subtracted. One hundred percent of full-time, traditional undergraduate students receive institutional financial aid that will lower this cost.
Xavier Institutional Aid Opportunities
Merit Award - $23,000-$33,000
Every Xavier student receives a merit scholarship ranging from $23,000-$33,000 upon admission.
Institutional Engagement Awards - $500-$3,500
Additional institutional aid can be earned for participating in engagement opportunities like visiting campus ($1,000), filing your FAFSA ($500), and/or engaging with Xavier in various ways throughout the Admissions Process ($2,000).
Specialized Scholarships - $1,000-$5,831 (if eligible)
You may be eligible for additional opportunities if you align with certain affinity groups. Examples include scholarships for family alumni legacy, attendance at a Catholic high school, attendance at a direct partner school, or military affiliation.
Other Options
To reduce your remaining cost further:
- Students may also be eligible for federal and state financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is your gateway to grants and student loans offered by federal and state entities. File your FAFSA using Xavier’s school code: 003144.
- As part of the Xavier admission process you will be evaluated for various competitive scholarship opportunities.
- Explore outside scholarship opportunities nationally and within your local community.
Veteran and Military Affiliated Financial Aid
Veteran and military affiliated students may be eligible for benefits through both the Federal and State Departments of Veterans Affairs. Visit the Veteran and Military Family Center’s Financial Aid page to learn more.