Saint Xavier Unveils Access Advantage Tuition Program In Fall 2025

CHICAGO — Saint Xavier University has announced a new program that could cover qualifying students full tuition costs. The Access Advantage tuition program is set to begin in fall 2025.

Prospective students with a cumulative high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 scale) and a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less will have their tuition costs covered through a combination of state, federal, and institutional aid sources.

“SXU’s longstanding commitment to providing a quality education at an affordable investment is one of the reasons it has seen record numbers of freshmen choose SXU over the past five years,” the university said in a news release.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Value school (2025), Colleges of Distinction as a designated Affordable college (2024), Niche as a national and regional Best Value school (2025), and College Navigator as the most affordable Catholic college in Illinois, SXU strives to ensure that cost is not a barrier to a transformational college education.

To qualify for SXU’s Access Advantage tuition program, students (and parents) must be Illinois residents with a family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less; meet eligibility requirements for state and federal aid; and earn a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (freshmen applicants) or a 3.0 college GPA over at least one year of full-time coursework (transfer applicants).

To determine eligibility, students must apply for admission, request their high school or college transcripts be sent to SXU, and file the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), adding SXU’s school code (001768).

Students and families who do not meet the Access Advantage criteria are still eligible for significant financial assistance. 100 percent of full-time undergraduate students receive a merit scholarship, and approximately two-thirds of Saint Xavier students are eligible for additional aid through federal, state and institutional sources.

Saint Xavier is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top performer in social mobility (2025), demonstrated by the institution’s commitment to leveraging every available resource to provide transformative educational opportunities that improve the lives of students.

For more info, visit Saint Xavier University Access Advantage program or contact the SXU Office of Admission at 773-298-3050 or email admission@sxu.edu.