Xavier University
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Xavier University (/ˈzeɪvjər/ ZAY-vyure[8][9][10]) is a private Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States.[11] Xavier has an undergraduate enrollment of 4,860 students and graduate enrollment of 1,269 students.[5] The school's system comprises the main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as regional locations for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Columbus and Cleveland.
Latin: Universitas Xaveriana | |
Former names | Athenaeum (1831-1840) St. Xavier College (1840–1930) |
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Motto | Vidit Mirabilia Magna (Latin) |
Motto in English | He has seen great wonders |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1831; 193 years ago (1831)[1] |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU GCCCU CIC[2] |
Endowment | $259 million (2021)[3] |
President | Colleen Hanycz |
Provost | Rachel Chrastil |
Academic staff |
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Students | 6,016[5] |
Undergraduates | 4,758[5] |
Postgraduates | 1,258[5] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | 205 acres (83.0 ha) |
Colors | Navy Blue - White - Silver [6] |
Nickname | Musketeers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East Conference[1] |
Mascot | D'Artagnan the Musketeer The Blue Blob[7] |
Website | www |
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.