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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,722
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $59,737
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private nonprofit college in New Orleans, LA with 2,628 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1080 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,722 per year ($17,682 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,737 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,608
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,156
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–560
200800
SAT Math450–553
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Xavier University of Louisiana looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,425
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $30,298
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,682
- $30–48k$17,390
- $48–75k$18,965
- $75–110k$22,862
- $110k+$26,590
Get a personal estimate with Xavier University of Louisiana's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $59,737
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,870
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,628
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 60%
- White1%
- Hispanic4%
- Black86%
- Asian3%
Xavier University of Louisiana FAQ
What is Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?+
Xavier University of Louisiana admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Xavier University of Louisiana?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–553 on SAT Math; the average total is 1080.
What ACT score do you need for Xavier University of Louisiana?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Xavier University of Louisiana?+
In Fall 2023, 9,608 students applied to Xavier University of Louisiana and 7,156 were admitted; 692 enrolled.
Does Xavier University of Louisiana consider legacy status?+
No. Xavier University of Louisiana reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Xavier University of Louisiana require an essay?+
Xavier University of Louisiana reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Xavier University of Louisiana cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,425 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,722.
What is Xavier University of Louisiana's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 160904 · How we use this data
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