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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098

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Known for biology

Xavier University of Louisiana is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1077, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,184 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,285.

Established
1925
Motto
Deo Adjuvante Non Timendum
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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74%Acceptance
1077SAT Avg
2,534Students
11:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$52,184Earnings 10yr
$18,285Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Xavier University of Louisiana Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1077

Reading & WritingMid: 540
500568
MathMid: 530
453570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1077

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,868
Room & Board$10,086
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$39,183
Average Net Price$18,285
Median Debt at Graduation$24,053
Monthly Payment (10yr)$255

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,365
$30–48K$16,545
$48–75K$19,008
$75–110K$22,829
$110K+$25,054

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,285

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,534
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 85%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.2%
Freshman Retention70.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,643
8 Years$48,490
10 Years$52,184

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$63,300
Men
$68,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
Washington Monthly
#114

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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