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Xavier University of Louisiana

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Start: 2026-04-22T10:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (53)

Student Life

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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

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Washington Monthly

#114

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History & Fun Facts

•Many of her chosen staff included sisters of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the religious order she founded and served in as the first Superior General.
•On April 13, 1915, Harry McEnerny, serving as Drexel's agent, purchased the property for $18,000 (1915) (equivalent to $402,609.
•High school era The high school opened on 27 September 1915 as Southern University of New Orleans, later re-named after Francis Xavier (the namesake of Katharine's father).
•(The high school, Xavier Prep, remained in operation until 2013; today, St.
•In September 1917, Xavier expanded to include a normal school to provide training for black teachers, as Archbishop James H.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from LA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

2 mi(3 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

316 mi(548 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

425 mi(737 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans9 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental313 mi

BHM Birmingham317 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive

New York, NY1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive

Hartford, CT1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive

Providence, RI1324 mi · ~38h 15m drive

Albany, NY1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive

Syracuse, NY1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive

Rochester, NY1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive

Buffalo, NY1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive

Pittsburgh, PA920 mi · ~26h 35m drive

Harrisburg, PA1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive

Newark, NJ1163 mi · ~33h 36m drive

Washington, DC966 mi · ~27h 54m drive

Baltimore, MD1000 mi · ~28h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

Charlotte, NC650 mi · ~18h 47m drive

Raleigh, NC777 mi · ~22h 27m drive

Miami, FL671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

Orlando, FL535 mi · ~15h 27m drive

Tampa, FL483 mi · ~13h 57m drive

Nashville, TN469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

New Orleans, LA2 mi · ~3 min drive

Richmond, VA895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Chicago, IL835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Detroit, MI940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive

St. Louis, MO599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Kansas City, MO680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Indianapolis, IN713 mi · ~20h 36m drive

Columbus, OH799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Cleveland, OH925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Milwaukee, WI912 mi · ~26h 21m drive

Dallas, TX440 mi · ~12h 43m drive

Houston, TX316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Austin, TX457 mi · ~13h 12m drive

San Antonio, TX505 mi · ~14h 35m drive

Los Angeles, CA1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive

San Francisco, CA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive

San Diego, CA1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive

Seattle, WA2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive

Portland, OR2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive

Denver, CO1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive

Phoenix, AZ1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1430 mi · ~41h 19m drive

Honolulu, HI4204 mi · ~121h 27m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)9 miles

Rental car

14 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

18 min$11-18

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)313 miles

Rental car

470 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

626 min$376-626

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award