Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private
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Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69.0% of applicants university-wide (7,083 of 10,260).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 69.0% | 7,083 | 10,260 |
| In-state | 69.2% | 1,363 | 1,971 |
| Out-of-state | 74.8% | 5,693 | 7,610 |
| International applicants | 3.2% | 21 | 658 |
| Men | 61.3% | 1,596 | 2,603 |
| Women | 71.7% | 5,481 | 7,644 |
Of 7,083 admitted students, 839 enrolled (11.8% yield).
Xavier University of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1130
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Xavier University of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $49,697/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,734 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,963 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $49,697/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,405 |
| $30k–48k | $15,094 |
| $48k–75k | $17,836 |
| $75k–110k | $19,118 |
| Over $110k | $24,096 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Trustee)
- Achievement Award — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Xavier Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Xavier Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Trustee)
- Achievement Award — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Xavier Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Xavier University of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Secondary School Record (Transcript) in English
- Letter of Recommendation from a secondary school official
- ACT/SAT Results (if available) (optional)
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores (Non-English speaking natives only)
- Original certificate of national examination taken by the student (if applicable) (optional)
International applicants
- Secondary School Record (Transcript) in English
- Letter of Recommendation from a secondary school official
- ACT/SAT Results (if available) (optional)
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores (Non-English speaking natives only)
- Original certificate of national examination taken by the student (if applicable) (optional)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Xavier University of Louisiana · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,184
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71.3%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,053
- At graduation
Xavier University of Louisiana · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #412
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (33%), Psychology (12%), Social sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
Xavier University of Louisiana U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.