For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Xavier University in the top 25% in its  “Best Colleges in the Midwest” for master's studies. 

Out of 146 Midwestern colleges, U.S. News rated St. Xavier #37.  It is rated #5 in Illinois colleges.

It also ranked #7 in Campus Ethnic Diversity and showed an increase in the number of entering freshman who were in the top 25% of their graduating classes.

"Saint Xavier University continues to achieve high rankings both for its quality programs as well as its ethnic diversity," said President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D.  "Consistent with the rich heritage of our Sisters of Mercy sponsors, we are proud of our ranking and work hard to ensure that our quality programs are accessible to talented students, regardless of their economic backgrounds."