Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$19,066
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1120
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $28,979 |
| 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. | $28,979 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,439 |
| Books and Supplies | $1353 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
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
$21,335
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,781
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,739
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6379
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,781
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$48,750,124
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.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,235
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
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,427
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,839
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
9608
Students Applied
31%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
67
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
52%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1120
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,181
Total Number of Undergrads
2,591
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
64
Faculty Overview
0
100
88%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
23
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets
School Colors
gold and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
43
Total Female Athletes
70
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Xavier University of Louisiana Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$64,500
Top 5 Cities
New Orleans
Houston
Atlanta
Dallas
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Xavier University of Louisiana
Walgreens
Ochner Health Systems
Walmart
CVS Health
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
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
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
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
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