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COLLEGE

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ADVICE ON EASING INTO COLLEGE, JUGGLING RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACING THE ACT

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Art Academy of Cincinnati .................. CG22 Bowling Green State University ...........CG16 Butler Tech ..........................................CG14 Chatfield College .................................. CG8 Cincinnati Christian University ............CG15 Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ........................ CG23 Eastern Kentucky University ................CG28 Galen College of Nursing ...................... CG8 Gateway Community and Technical College ..............................CG7 KHEAA and KHESLC.............................CG15 Marian University ................................CG18 Miami University Hamilton.................... CG9 Northern Kentucky University ............. CG20 Sinclair Community College .................CG24 The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences..............CG13 Thomas More College ..........................CG15 UC Blue Ash College ............................. CG3 Union Institute & University.................CG25 Warren County Career Center ..............CG15 Xavier University .................................CG26 Xavier University Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice......... CG6

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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME

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ACING THE ACT

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COMING TO

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The college transition isn’t easy. Here are a few tips to help you feel at home on a new campus. BY ADDIE HOGAN

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Don’t fret. Other students have experienced the same concerns time and time again. Here are some tips on how to overcome common difficulties students face when beginning college.

f it isn’t hard enough to move away from home, add homework, new friendships and social activities, and a foreign sense of independence to the mix. It’s overwhelming to say the least. Starting college is tough, and each student’s transition comes with unique challenges. But it doesn’t have

• Live in a dormitory. Dorm living isn’t glamorous, but with students surrounding you on a daily basis, it’s impossible to avoid meeting new peers.

• Befriend classmates. Talk to students sitting next to you in class. There’s a good chance they share similar academic interests and can provide support in ways others can’t. Study groups are another fun way to meet people—and be productive at the same time.

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Making friends and feeling at home One of the biggest concerns any student beginning college faces is making new friends. Having the support of peers is instrumental to college life, and it can be daunting to enter a new campus feeling alone. Fortunately, college staff members know how frightening it can be and have designed programs to help incoming students feel at home.

Tara Warden, assistant vice provost for advising and academic services at the University of Cincinnati, has witnessed firsthand the struggles of incoming freshmen. Her best advice for making friends is to actively seek connections. “The biggest thing students

think is, Will I belong here?” Warden says. “Try to make sure you are making active decisions to get connected to other people. It’s not hard to do on a college campus, but it does take a little bit of effort.”

Making friends is the quickest way to feel at home on campus. Joining oncampus organizations can open doors to friendships, too. There are several other ways to build community in college:

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Preparing for the workload The workload in college is drastically different than high school. Entering freshman year unprepared can make the transition more difficult than it needs to be.

Warden advises students to understand that time management is the responsibility of the student, because the majority of schoolwork in college is done outside the classroom.

“In high school, time is structured for you as a student, but time in college is structured by you as a student,” she explains.

Typically, class time in college is devoted to lectures and testing. Professors expect the bulk of work to be completed outside of class. Here’s how you can manage your workload and have a successful first year: • Make a detailed schedule and stick to it as much as possible.

• Find a good working space. Dedicate that space to completing schoolwork to avoid distractions.

• Take initiative. Parents and teachers won’t force you to complete classwork.

It’s all on you. Staying on top of homework deadlines will reduce stress.

What to bring and leave at home Over-packing for college can be just as bad as under-packing. Dorm rooms aren’t spacious, so bring only the essentials. Here’s a list to get you started: Bring this: • Bed linens and laundry supplies. Most dorms supply a mattress and bedframe but not much else. Bring pillows, blankets, and sheets, plus detergent and a hamper for washing.

• School supplies. This is an obvious one, but it’s easy to forget in the excite-

ment of packing. Stick to the basics and leave the locker decorations at home.

• Electronics. With a computer, studying on the go gets a lot easier.

Leave this: • Appliances. Check which amenities your dorm provides. Most supply private or community kitchens equipped with appliances needed to cook a quick meal or make coffee.

• Excessive dorm decor. Intense decor can make your room stand out, but you likely won’t use that decor after moving out.

Decorating can help you feel at home, but too many items can clutter small living quarters.

• Duplicate items. Talk to your roommates before buying a mini-fridge or TV. Coordinate to split shared items to save space and money.

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is full of decisions. Like whether to live at home or on campus. Let’s weigh the benefits of both.

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whoever’s paying the mortgage) while you’re at it.

dom roommate or across-the-hall neighbor will become a lifelong pal.

• Enjoy privacy: Finding alone time can be tricky when you share a relatively small dorm room with one, or in some cases, three other people.

• Gain freedom: Fly the coop. Experience what it’s like to live independently.

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• Stay trim: Avoiding the Freshman 15 is easy without the temptation of an unlimited meal plan.

At home: When college is close to home, commuting to school can be extremely practical—and not just for your wallet.

On campus: When commuting from home isn’t an option, on-campus living offers unique experiences that some would argue are worth the price.

• Save money: Room and board plans certainly aren’t cheap. Live at home to cut costs, and thank your parents (or

• Build community: Living on campus can boost your chances of meeting new friends. Who knows, maybe that ran-

• Always be on time: No need to worry about traffic making you late when you can walk to class every day. Plus, the extra steps will help burn off those calories gained from that unlimited meal plan.

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JUGGLING ACT With classes, homework, campus clubs, and friendships, college can get hectic. Here’s how three local students manage their time and responsibilities. BY GRACE MILLIGAN

John Doran spent his freshman year at Cincinnati Christian University, where he played on the football team. This fall, he plans to transfer to the University of Cincinnati to continue studying sports administration as a sophomore.

Q: What is being a student athlete like?

A: During the season, we had practice every day after school. When we weren’t in season, we had morning workouts at 5 a.m. I [also] work about 25 to 30 hours

a week at Wendy’s. There were nights when I had to close at work and wake up early for workouts, so I’d have like four hours of sleep.

Q: That sounds exhausting. How do you relax?

A: Usually, in between classes or after workouts, all the guys on the team chill in the dorm or play video games. We would sometimes study together, but most of the time when we were hanging out, we tried not to do school stuff. We tried to get off the campus a lot.

Q: Any advice on how students should prioritize homework?

A: The most important thing I learned is that if you have assignments that are due at a later date, do them early. Don’t wait until the last minute, because once you knock everything out early, then it frees up your time later.

Natalie Kritzer enjoys living with friends in on-campus housing at Northern Kentucky

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University. This month, she’ll begin her third year as a nursing student.

Q: If your roommates double as best friends, how do you set aside time to spend quality time together?

A: My roommates are probably my best friends. I see them every day. But that can be the tricky thing, too, because sometimes we’re just seeing each other in passing. . . and not spending intentional time together. I try to make time to at least ask my roommates how their day was, even if it’s just five minutes at the end of the day.

We’ll try to have a girls’ weekend if we just finished an exam or if we don’t have a lot to be studying for.

Q: If you could give your freshman-self advice, what would you say?

A: Don’t be afraid to [get] involved. At first, I was very cautious about joining groups and making friends. Don’t be cautious to do that, because [that’s how] you make some of your best memories. Give

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IN COLLEGE, SOMETIMES MERELY surviving is thriving. Not only do students have to learn the ins and outs of a new campus, they also have to balance new friendships, a heavier homework load, and different extracurricular activities— all while trying to keep off that Freshman 15. It can be overwhelming, but it is possible to enjoy college life amid the hustle and bustle. We talked to three local college students to explore how they juggle it all—sports, social lives, studies, and more.

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yourself leisure time. On the flip side, make sure that you are dedicated to your studies and remember that you are [in college] ultimately to get your degree.

Gillian Bryant is entering her third year at UC, where she studies biology and chemistry. Even with heaps of homework she manages to make time for her faith and friends.

Q: Science majors typically have a heavy academic workload. What does this look like for you?

A: Lab is like a three-hour-long [commitment outside of class]. I go to study sessions for class lectures, too. On average, I spend four to five hours a day on homework. I also have a job on [UC’s] medical campus. I work in the lab [conducting] research, but I also do things a lab technician would do, like running experiments and data analysis.

Q: What do you make time for outside of class, lab, and work?

A: I try to take advantage of stuff on campus, like going to the pool, yoga classes, or going out to eat with friends. Hanging out with friends is probably the biggest thing.

If I have free time, I’m with friends. If I have a lot of free time, I’ll read.

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Q: What else are you involved in on campus?

A: I’m heavily involved in my campus ministry. I’m also part of a scholarship program called Darwin-Turner Scholars.

We have to do 30 hours of community service per school year [and] maintain a certain GPA. Q: What tips can you offer incoming freshmen on balancing responsibilities?

A: Definitely make a schedule; that’s what has saved me. [Make] an hour-by-hour schedule every day of the week of what you have to do—planning out classes; what time you’re going to study; if you’re in sports, putting in what time practice is—and then trying to stick to it as much as possible. Staying very organized will keep you on top of things. And get sleep.

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ACING THE ACT THE ACT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE. BUT HOW SHOULD THEY PREPARE FOR THE ACT? — M O R G A N Z U M B I E L

WHIZ KID ONLY ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT OF STUDENTS WHO TAKE THE ACT GET A PERFECT SCORE OF 36. LAST DECEMBER, HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR WILL BURNHAM BECAME ONE OF THEM.

HOW DID IT FEEL TO GET THAT PERFECT SCORE? I was actually in chemistry class and started jumping up and down when I saw my score. I kinda got some weird looks, but then I said I got a 36 and we all had a mini celebration.

WHY STRIVE FOR A 36? I had already taken the test once before and got a 35. I took it sophomore year as a diagnostic to see how much I’d need to study. I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I knew that I could do better.

high school student takes the ACT once, twice, maybe even three times. It’s universally difficult, not to mention stressful. (Ask any senior and they’ll tell you all about it.) That little two-digit score matters a whole lot on those college applications. So how can high school students make sure they get a good one?

Start early, says Martha Geller, director of the College Information Center at Walnut Hills High School, who is the self-proclaimed test prep legend of Cincinnati. She’s been teaching ACT, SAT, and PSAT prep courses to Cincinnati kids (and those kids’ kids) for 45 years, familiarizing them with the format and content of the tests, so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about earning those coveted high scores.

The fi rst step is a well-rounded academic background. “You can’t start [preparing] when you’re a junior,” Geller says. “Achieving good scores on the ACT is all about taking a rigorous academic course load.” If students form good study habits in school, they’ll be better prepared for standardized tests, too.

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also have to be solid test-takers, and a one-and-done approach to the ACT isn’t the best tactic. To work their way up to their best score, Geller recommends students take the ACT three or four times.

Yes, it means waking up early on a Saturday, but the extra tests are worth it, especially if you want to have time to answer all of the questions. “It’s all in the pacing,” Geller says. “Seventy percent of students run out of time the fi rst time.”

One of Geller’s tips may be hard to swallow for today’s device-dependent students. She says to ditch the calculator if you can—it might slow you down.

“You have to do 60 math problems in 60 minutes,” she says. “Know when you really need it and when you don’t. The kids who get the 36 can either use the calculator quickly or they don’t need it at all.”

Geller’s biggest piece of advice?

Practice, practice, practice—and then practice some more. Like anything else, test taking is a skill that requires time and conscious effort to perfect. “You don’t just go out on that football field,” she says. “You don’t just go up on that stage. You don’t just put your art up on that wall. You do it for years and years and years.”

WHAT PREPARED YOU FOR THE ACT? I’ve taken a lot of AP classes. Highlands has been preparing us to take the ACT since kindergarten, basically. The end goal of our high school education is to get the high scores on these tests because that’s what’s preparing us for college.

WHAT’S MOST DIFFICULT ABOUT THE TEST? The time constraint. It makes it really hard.

For most kids, if you gave them all the time in the world, they could figure out the problems. I look up at the clock a lot to try to pace myself.

HOW CAN STUDENTS MANAGE TEST ANXIETY? It comes with the territory. It’s a test that’s becoming increasingly important for your future; it’s hard not to sit in that desk and freak out a little.

Try not to think so much about your score. Think about the problems. Take some deep breaths and have confidence in yourself.

The big thing for me is not being on electronics before I go to bed. I try to make it as calm as possible.

The night before, I don’t study at all. That just stresses you out.

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Belong. BGSU offers the benefits of a major university, with the feel of a small college. Welcoming smiles, hellos, and nods from familiar faces help students feel relaxed, motivated, and ready to unlock their potential. And there is no shortage of ways for students to unlock their potential at BGSU. With more than 400 student organizations, 40 social fraternities and sororities, 56 intramural sports, and 25 sports clubs, there is something for everyone.

Stand out. Nearly 9,000 students participate in service-learning and/or community service projects each year at BGSU, giving them one way to stand out from the crowd.

Leadership opportunities, personalized career planning, and interactions with caring faculty are other ways students can be part of something bigger than themselves—building their resumes and their character.

Go far. To meet the needs of future students and job demand, BGSU offers high-quality programs in a range of relevant areas.

These programs offer students the opportunity to become the next generation of educators, participate in cutting-edge research, and acquire in-demand skills.

This is an exciting time to be a Falcon. BGSU invites you to learn more at bgsu.edu.

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THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1869 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 210 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 7 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Visual Art and Design // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 0 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $31,560 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $31,560 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 90% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Accredited by National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD); Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools; Charter member of Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities.

TO MAKE ART IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HOPEFULLY TO EMPOWER US TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER IN AS LITTLE OR BIG A WAY AS POSSIBLE. -HARRIS WHEELER (BFA ‘19)

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CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3520 Central Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45223 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 861-7700, cincinnatistate.edu/admission Cincinnati State is the regional leader in career education and one of its best higher education values. It provides relevant education geared to local employment needs, with one of the most comprehensive co-op programs in the country. For bachelor-bound students, Cincinnati State is a smart start with tuition less than half the cost of traditional universities and credits that transfer seamlessly to other colleges and universities. Cincinnati State offers associate degrees and certificates in nursing and healthcare, engineering technologies, culinary arts, business and information technologies, environmental technologies, humanities and sciences, and a wide range of specialized areas. Its Workforce Development Center provides customized training for corporate, governmental, and nonprofit clients as well as job-oriented courses for the public. Cincinnati State information sessions are held at the Clifton campus every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 10,000 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 16:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: More than 130 Associate Degrees and Certificates // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Health and Public Safety (including nursing, fire and emergency services, health and health information technologies); Engineering Technologies (including civil, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, welding, laser, and constructionrelated majors); Midwest Culinary Institute; Business Technologies; Humanities & Sciences (transfer programs that apply toward baccalaureate degrees); Environmental Technologies (water quality programs, horticulture, renewable energy, sustainable design); Graphic Design; Audio/Video Production; Transportation Technologies // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 3 miles // IN-STATE TUITION: $158.64/credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $307.28/ credit hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 77% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Endorsed by the Cincinnati Enquirer editorial board for the new Transfer Center and for helping Cincinnati Preschool Promise fill its future need for qualified teachers and assistants; new brewing degree, co-designed with industry leaders and covered by U.S. News & World Report and other media // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Middletown; Harrison and Evendale (Workforce Development Center).

See yourself at Greater Cincinnati’s Career College.

Cincinnati State is a great fit for your needs, whether your plan is to change careers, get a job or save on the first two years of your college degree.

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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5386 Courseview Dr. • Mason, OH 45040 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (800) 315-3000, sinclair.edu/mason Opened in 2007, the Sinclair College Campus in Mason continues Sinclair’s mission of providing accessible, affordable, flexible education to meet the needs of the community.

Conveniently located, the campus is easily accessible from I-71, central to Warren County.

Students come from throughout the Warren, Butler, Clinton, and northern Hamilton county areas. Sinclair’s Mason Campus has enrolled more than 9,000 students since 2007 and offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs, including university transfer, business, IT, computer information, and healthcare options. Partnerships with other schools provide access to advanced degrees.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1887 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 23,500+ college-wide; 1,200 at Mason // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: degrees and certificates more than 50 8:1 at Mason // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1869 // 220 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 210 //system-wide; STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: Healthcare, 6 // MASTER’S // DISTANCE FROM Business, Engineering Information Technology, designed for transfer to a Painting four-yearand college or university DEGREES OFFERED: 1 // Technologies, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Visual Artand andprograms Design Majors: Design, Illustration, Drawing, Print Media, Photography, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 24DOWNTOWN miles // IN-STATE TUITION: hour$28,908 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION:TUITION: $282.40/credit // PERCENTAGE OF STUFROM CINCINNATI: 0 //$146.28/credit IN-STATE TUITION: // OUT-OF-STATE $28,908hour // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS Sculpture // DISTANCE // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2013 U.S. Professor of theof Year: Bob of Chaney (CASE (NASAD); and Carnegie Mellon Foundation); DENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 60%AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: ON FINANCIAL AID: 86% // TOP Accredited

by National Association Schools Art & Design Higher Learning 2013 Automotive School of the Year (Tomorrow’s Tech magazine); Largest regionalCharter providermember of onlineofeducation with more than 200 different courses Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools; Association of Independent Colleges of Art & and 27 (AICAD) online degree programs // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: in Dayton, Huber Englewood, Wright-PatterDesign // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Greater CincinnatiLocations Consortium of Colleges andHeights, Universities; The Art Eaton, Academy of son Air Force Base, and online.in the consortium’s New York Studio Residency Program.

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With over 130 years of stability and experience, Sinclair plays an important role in the workforce and economic development initiatives in southwest Ohio.

Students can complete associate degrees and certificates, or transfer credits to 4-year institutions.

• Credits that transfer easily to four-year universities

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UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 440 E. McMillan St. • Cincinnati, OH 45206 Enrollment Information: (800) 861-6400, myunion.edu admissions@myunion.edu Union Institute & University is a nonprofit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality undergraduate and graduate degrees nationwide.

Founded in 1964, Union’s academic programs are the result of more than five decades of identifying ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults. Striving to provide every student with a positive, rich environment for learning, Union understands the unique needs of adult students and the balance between school and life. With online and low-residency degree options, as well as a liberal transfer policy, Union Institute & University makes earning your degree accessible and affordable.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1964 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,122 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 2 programs with 12 majors // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 4 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 1 program with 4 concentrations, 1 specialization // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Organizational Leadership, Criminal Justice Management, and Humanities // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 8 minutes // IN-STATE TUITION: $530/undergrad credit hour; $545–$810/graduate credit hour; $1,154/doctoral credit hour // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Same // TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: 2017 Military Friendly school designation by Victory Media; One of eight National Fraternal Order of Police University Partners; Four academic programs ranked among the Top 100 Minority Degree Producers // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: Union has a total of four academic centers located in Ohio, California, and Florida.

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 Victory Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45207 Undergraduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3301, xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission Graduate Enrollment Information: (513) 745-3360, xavier.edu/graduate-admission ALL FOR ONE. ONE FOR ALL. Xavier University was founded in Cincinnati nearly two centuries ago. As a community of educators firmly grounded in Jesuit tradition and values, we prepare students for an increasingly complex future by always striving to be better.

How do we do it? By believing in the power of Magis—that more is always possible. Our focus on developing intelligent minds and compassionate spirits inspires us to do more in the tradition of learning, serving, and achieving. We care about success, and about each other. We give students the tools to live a life that truly matters. Learn more at xavier.edu.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1831 // CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 6,798 // STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 // UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 90 // MASTER’S DEGREES OFFERED: 40 // DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED: 3 // SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE: Business, Education, Health, Liberal Arts // DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI: 5 miles, 7 minutes // IN-STATE TUITION: $37,000 // OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: $37,000 // PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID: 99% // TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Among top 10 Midwest colleges and universities for 23 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report); One of the best values in private college education (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance); One of the Best Colleges for 14 consecutive years (Princeton Review) // AFFILIATED COLLEGES/SATELLITE CAMPUSES: MBA campus in West Chester; Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, downtown location; MEd off-site and other online program options available.

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