Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana is an historically black college and university (HBCU) located in New Orleans. This 4-year, liberal arts institution is one of 10 to receive a Building Infrastructures Leading to Diversity (BUILD) award for their Project Pathways program, which creates pathways to independence for diverse biomedical researchers. Following their HBCU and Catholicism roots, Xavier’s campus is also home to the Center for Equality, Justice, and the Human Spirit, as well as the Center for Minority Healthy and Health Disparities.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
47%
Submitting ACT
34%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1120
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,419
Total Number of Undergrads
2,696
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,868 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,868 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,511
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,945
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,508
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,372
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets
School Colors
gold and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New Orleans
Houston
Atlanta
Dallas
Chicago
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$64,500
What Students Are Saying
xula is a small school, which makes it easy for them to push students and challenge them individually. there are numerous resources available to help students do well like study centres, tutoring centres, si sessions, and it's really easy to get to know your professors and attend office hours. it is hard not to be successful here.
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