School Summary

St. Francis Xavier University


General Information:

Founded in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University is seated on 100 acres located in Antigonish county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 500. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

Box 5000

Antigonish, NS
B2G 2W5
For more information call: 902 863-3300.


Application Deadline: September
Application Fee: $40
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT, SAT Subject Tests
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $12,090.00 $12,090.00
Fees $1,025.00 $1,025.00
Total $13,115.00 $13,115.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Football, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo


Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Cross-country running

Basketball, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,603
Female 2,652
Total 4,255


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,772
Female 3,025
Total 4,797

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
No Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category data available.
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 89%
At Least 25 Years Old 11%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 57%
Out Of State 43%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 45%
Live Off Campus 55%


Christmas Ball, Winter Carnival, X-Ring Ceremony

X-Project, Blue Crew, orientation committee, X-Debate, ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0115                                           Canadian Studies
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0605                                           Hydrology and Water Resources Science
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 50.0910                                           Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 51.3808                                           Nursing Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.