Xavier University Reviews

"The academic side of the program is outstanding! However, financial aid available to single parents is rather lacking. Scheduling can also be a problem for the full-time working parent, but so far I have been able to make everything work out. Some classes' workloads are manageable, others are a bit tough and I had one course that was very time-consuming and difficult to complete given my full-time single parent/full-time working scenario."

"As with any program, Xavier can only be as good as the faculty it employs. Xavier employs two types of professors: First, those who are highly successful in their field (the business world), but have limited teaching experience or skills. The second type of professor, are the professors hired to teach. The majority of the classes have a "Death by Powerpoint" feel, but the professors I have taken are really passionate about their subject and genuinely want the students to succeed. They are, for the most part, understanding that most of their students have full time jobs and families. My biggest complaint is that the program isn't very affordable, there are no scholarships, and the value of the education does not seem to appropriately match the price tag.Read Less"

"Program content was broad, giving students teachings on multiple different topics. The school thrives on its business college, but offers less academic and real life professional experience for students in the media communications program."

"Pros: Convenient class times, manageable workload, accessible faculty, lots of support Cons: No life experience credit given, grad/undergrad combined for most classes"

"Pros include small class sizes, involved faculty and advisors. Cons include cost, average academic rigor, no credit for life experience learning."

"Tell us about your college experience.I loved it there! Very professional.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?Yes, my certification diploma was paid for by my then employer and looks great on my resume.What advice can you offer other students?You may not always know what path you want to take but just take one! At the end you will have a skillset and a degree. Stick with it."

"It is well tailored to the graduate level candidates, but it needs more student oriented on campus jobs."

"Very little flexibility in terms of providing life learning credit or accepting credit from other sources. Many outstanding professors, well-organized and prepared. Unfortunately, also many professors who are not. Most classes are combination undergrad and graduate students. Depending on the orientation of the teacher, for grad students can be little challenge or new information. Small class sizes provide opportunity for good access to professors."

"Pros: Small classes, knowledgeable professors with real world experience Cons: Severe lack of financial aid options other than loans (there is only one available grant or scholarship through the university for graduate students)"

"Pros: Flexibility, professional educators, great value Cons: Lack of great national awareness, not very selective"

"Graduate study at Xavier University is expensive but valuable. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! The quality of education is well worth the financial expense."

"My program is one of the best programs in the region. Most of the professionals in this field from this region received their graduate degree from this program and university. The reputation for the program is known in professional and academic circles. If there is a con, it is that there's not a PhD program where MA students can continue in the same university with the same high quality faculty members."

"Pros: Supportive Nursing faculty and reasonable curriculum Cons: Jesuit/Catholic ideals, lack of freebies for graduate students"

"I really enjoy my teachers and classmates. I feel as if I am receiving a great education, and that I learn an immense amount every class. I enjoy a smaller class size, as it allows for education catered for your needs. A downside to my graduate program is the cost."