Saint Xavier University

Date: Feb 12 2011
Major: Education (This Major's Salary over time)
When I took the tour to come to this school, they made it sound much different then it really is. A lot of the things talked about on the tour, and in admissions events were not actually present when I came here. I'm now a tour guide and even I cant bring myself to say some of our scripted comments, they're lies!

I agree that this school is PERFECT for commuters or people just trying to get their degree. Other than that, this school is a waste of money. There is very little support, academic or social, for resident students. The website makes it sound like its downtown, but it really takes an hour and a half or longer, and since our school is mostly commuter we don't even get Upasses like Loyola or Depaul.

This school is also really good at charging you for stupid things. I was once charged $70 for a late DVD that THEY LOST!

There is NO social scene. And I am not talking about parties or a Greek scene. There is no social scene period. You don't get to go out and socialize with other students, or unwind after a hard week of classes because there is nothing to do! The campus basically shuts down at 6pm friday and starts up again Monday. There's no student center, no dances, nothing.

This school is also really unhelpful if you live out of state. I have to fly home, and apparently that does not count as an excuse to miss a class or make up work! Dorms close at six on holidays, but then night classes (from 6:30-9:30) will still meet. It makes NO sense.

If you work full time, are an adult student, or live close to SXU then by all means go for it. Otherwise, go somewhere else.