Xavier University
| 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 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU GCCCU CIC |
| Endowment | $269 million (2024) |
| President | Colleen Hanycz |
| Provost | Rachel Chrastil |
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| Students | 5,648 (spring 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 4,455 (spring 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,193 (spring 2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 205 acres (83.0 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue - White - Silver |
| Nickname | Musketeers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East Conference |
| Mascot | D'Artagnan the Musketeer The Blue Blob |
| Website | xavier |
Xavier University (/ˈzeɪvjər/ ZAY-vyure) is a private Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Xavier had an enrollment of approximately 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2024. The school's system comprises the main campus in Cincinnati, as well as regional locations for its accelerated nursing program in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.
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.