Xavier University is a private Jesuit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1831, it stands as the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. The university offers over 80 undergraduate majors and minors, along with more than 40 graduate programs, emphasizing a liberal arts education rooted in Jesuit traditions.
The university’s athletic teams, known as the Xavier Musketeers, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big East Conference. Their home games are played at the Cintas Center, a premier on-campus arena.
Additionally, Xavier University of Louisiana, situated in New Orleans, is the only historically Black Catholic university in the U.S. Founded in 1925, it offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on liberal arts and sciences.
Saint Xavier University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is another institution bearing the Xavier name. Recognized as one of the most affordable Catholic universities in Illinois, it offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs and is noted for its commitment to safety and diversity.