Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive university grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts and offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to 5,705 students from across the country.

As one of 18 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University assists students in their search for truth and meaning by providing a scholarly, supportive community that promotes excellence in teaching; learning for life as well as for livelihood; and the cultivation of ethical and moral sensibilities to promote the common good.

Catholic and Mercy, Saint Xavier University welcomes students of all religious and faith traditions.