SXU Ranks on 2025 List of Best Colleges
Saint Xavier University (SXU) continues to receive annual accolades from U.S. News & World Report. In the 2025 edition, released September 24, SXU was named a "Best Value School," a "Best Regional University" and one of the top performers for "Social Mobility" in the Midwest.
SXU nationally ranks for "Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs" and ranks No. 3 in Illinois. All institutions ranked must be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and be a regionally-accredited institution that awards at least 35 BSN degrees.
For the sixth year, SXU has been named a top performer in "Social Mobility," ranking within the top 10 in the Midwest. Ranking is determined by the extent to which a college or university enrolls larger proportions of economically disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants and graduates them into profitable careers.
For the ninth consecutive year, SXU has been identified as a "Best Value School" in the Midwest among regional universities, ranking No. 6 for 2025. Knowing which institutions can provide exemplary education at the right price is incredibly important for beginning students. While evaluating these rankings, U.S. News & World Report evaluates a school's academic quality and the net cost of attendance for a student. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the greater the value.
For the seventh time, Saint Xavier University, which is a recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), has also been ranked as one of the most diverse schools in the Midwest region, ranking among the top 15 regional institutions in the Midwest and top 10 in Illinois for racial and ethnic diversity. SXU also ranks highly in the greater Midwest for economic diversity and is ranked fifth in the Midwest, with a large percentage of undergraduate students receiving federal Pell Grants.
As a "Best College for Veterans," Military Friendly® school and Yellow Ribbon institution, Saint Xavier is proud to serve its student-veterans with access to resources and services to help them transition into the classroom and succeed in completing their degree. SXU ranks No. 4 in Illinois. SXU was also named one of the 2025 "Best Regional Universities," falling within the top 10 in Illinois. According to U.S. News & World Report, each school is placed into a category based on its mission and, in some cases, location. Data is then gathered for each school in multiple areas related to academic excellence.
For the first time, SXU was nationally ranked for "Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs." To be considered, a program must either have been accredited by ABET or have recently awarded 20 or more bachelor's degrees in computer science.
SXU was nationally ranked for the third year in a row for "Best Undergraduate Business Programs." All institutions ranked are AACSB-accredited and are based on having the best programs in business specialty areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. SXU's Graham School of Management (GSM) provides a comprehensive, innovative curriculum matched with experimental learning to prepare students to serve as leaders in business.
SXU was also ranked for the second year for "Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs." The rankings are based solely on the judgments of department chairs and faculty members at psychology departments at institutions around the country who participated in a peer assessment survey.
Learn more about SXU's undergraduate programs, graduate programs and degree completion programs. For more information about SXU's 2025 university rankings, visit U.S. News & World Report's website.