Xavier University

For other uses, see Xavier University (disambiguation).

Xavier University
Latin: Universitas Xaveriana[1]
Former names
Athenaeum
(1831-1840)
St. Xavier College
(1840–1930)
MottoVidit Mirabilia Magna (Latin)
Motto in English
He has seen great wonders
TypePrivate university
Established1831; 193 years ago (1831)[2]
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
AJCU ACCU
GCCCU CIC[3]
Endowment$259 million (2021)[4]
PresidentColleen Hanycz
ProvostRachel Chrastil
Academic staff
  • 392 Full-time
  • 399 Part-time
[5]
Students5,648[6]
Undergraduates4,455[6]
Postgraduates1,193[6]
Location
Cincinnati
,
Ohio
,
United States
Campus205 acres (83.0 ha)
Colors Navy Blue  -  White  -  Silver [7]
NicknameMusketeers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Big East Conference[2]
MascotD'Artagnan the Musketeer
The Blue Blob[8]
Websitexavier.edu

Xavier University (/ˈzeɪvjər/ ZAY-vyure[9][10][11]) is a private Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States.[12] Xavier has an undergraduate enrollment of 4,455 students and graduate enrollment of 1,193 students.[6] The school's system comprises the main campus in Cincinnati, as well as regional locations for its accelerated nursing program in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.

Xavier University is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution. It provides an education in the Jesuit tradition, which emphasizes learning through community service, interdisciplinary courses and the engagement of faith, theology, philosophy and ethics studies. Xavier's athletic teams, known as the Xavier Musketeers, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level in the Big East Conference.

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  3. ^ "Institutional Memberships". Xavier University. Retrieved July 25, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ As of June 30, 2021 . Treasury (Report).
  5. ^ "College Navigator - Xavier University".
  6. ^ a b c d "Census Enrollment Statistics" (PDF). Xavier University. January 25, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Xavier University: Brand and Graphic Identity Guide (PDF). Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Behind the Blue Blob". Xavier Magazine. Xavier University. Spring 2013. Archived from the original on September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  9. ^ Hawley, Brad (March 20, 2016). "Chris Mack to reporter: We're not 'eggs'-avier". Fox19 Now. WXIX-TV. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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  11. ^ "Ohio gets credit in Clooney film 'The Ides of March'". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. Associated Press. January 9, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  12. ^ "Jesuit Resource - Intro to Xavier History". www.xavier.edu. Retrieved July 23, 2021.