Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University (SXU), established in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, is a private Catholic institution located in Chicago, Illinois. As the oldest chartered college in the city, SXU has a rich history of providing quality education rooted in the values of the Sisters of Mercy.

Academic Programs

The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its two colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Education, and the College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Business.

The Graham School of Management, part of the latter college, is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing.

Campus and Facilities

SXU's main campus spans 74 acres in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, featuring 620,000 square feet of facilities.

These include five residence halls, a quad, and a spring-fed pond.

Notable buildings are:

• The Warde Academic Center, the oldest on campus, housing administrative offices and the library
• The Shannon Center, an 85,000-square-foot facility serving as the hub for fitness and exercise
• The McDonough Chapel, dedicated to Mary under the title of the Mother of Mercy

Community Engagement

The university is committed to community engagement, offering services such as the Health Center, a nurse practitioner-led primary care clinic serving students, faculty, staff, and community members.

It also features the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic, providing services for individuals with communication disorders, and the Renaissance Academy, a learning community for retired and semi-retired individuals.

Locations

Saint Xavier University is located at:

• 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655

It is situated in Chicago, IL, USA, serving as the core location for its educational and community activities.