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Xavier University of Louisiana campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
69%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹26,98,948Out-of-state
Students
2,628Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) is a private historically black Catholic university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It is the only Catholic HBCU. Upon the canonization of Katharine Drexel in 2000 it became the first Catholic university founded by a saint.

Admissions planning estimate

69% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 34%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 74.48%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 74.5% (7,156/9,608; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

69 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,260
Offered a place 7,083
Enrolled 839

11.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1113
4001600
ACT composite19-24
136

What a year costs

₹38,06,594 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹26,98,948
  • Housing₹9,80,556
  • Books & supplies₹1,27,090
Sticker price ₹38,06,594
After aid (average) ₹16,08,773

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹26,98,948
Out-of-state ₹26,98,948

Average aid awarded: ₹11,34,605 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.7%
Retention
48.6%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
75%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 86%
Hispanic 4%
Multiracial 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
White 1%
Unknown 0.3%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate69.04%
Total Applicants10260
Admitted Applicants7083
Enrolled Applicants839
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1113
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹26,98,948
Out-of-State Tuition₹26,98,948
Average Housing Cost₹9,80,556
Books & Supplies₹1,27,090
Average Net Price₹16,08,773
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,34,605
Out-of-State Students75%

Student Body Diversity

African American85.96%
Asian2.47%
Hispanic4.03%
White0.99%
Multiracial3.61%
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.00
International2.63%
Unknown Race0.3%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate48.55%
Retention Rate71.68%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2628

Contact

Street Address1 Drexel Dr
ZIP Code70125
Phone(504) 520-7388
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/