Why Give to SXU?

Donations to SXU are gifts well spent. Donations to SXU's annual fund go toward scholarships for deserving students.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Saint Xavier as a "Best Value" school among regional universities in the Midwest.

In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Saint Xavier's student body among the most diverse for regional universities in the Midwest, measured both in terms of ethnicity and income.

Saint Xavier is a top performer on social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings, and provides a meaningful return on investment for underserved students. SXU remains the most affordable Catholic university in Illinois, according to CollegeNavigator.gov.

More than 90% of our students come from Illinois, and many stay in Illinois. The excellence and expertise of more than 20,000 SXU graduates shine in schools, hospitals, businesses and government agencies across the region.

Since its founding, Saint Xavier has maintained a commitment to educating individuals who are often underrepresented in higher education, including female, minoritized, first-generation and economically-disadvantaged students.

Your support allows Saint Xavier to build on its success and transform the lives of even more incredible graduates.