Xavier University of Louisiana Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving roughly 2,628 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.04% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,184 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,733
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,127 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.04% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,628 97.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 26.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1080
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,977
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,608
- Room & Board: $10,439 annual estimate
Xavier University of Louisiana: what the data shows
Common questions about Xavier University of Louisiana, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Xavier University of Louisiana?
Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70125-1098).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana public or private?
Xavier University of Louisiana is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Xavier University of Louisiana cost?
Published tuition: $28,733.
Average net price after aid: $17,127.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,405 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,094 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,836 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,118 |
| $110,001+ | $24,096 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $114,932.
How hard is it to get into Xavier University of Louisiana?
Admission rate: 69.04%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1080 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Xavier University of Louisiana?
Total enrollment: 2,628 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,977 students.
Graduate enrollment: 530 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana?
150%-time completion rate: 48.55%.
First-year retention: 71.7%.
What do graduates of Xavier University of Louisiana earn?
Median earnings: $40,643 six years after entry; $52,184 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,053.
54.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Xavier University of Louisiana known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (130 completions)
- Pharmacy (99 completions)
- Public Health, General (73 completions)
- Psychology, General (55 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (38 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
- Chemistry, General (31 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (21 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (19 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.04%; completion rate 48.55%; median earnings $52,184 at 10 years; net price $17,127. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$28,733
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Xavier University of Louisiana was $28,733.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,127
2024 Value
In 2024 Xavier University of Louisiana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,127.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,127 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$114,932 4-Year Tuition
$10,439 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,353 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$40,525 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$162,100 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Xavier University of Louisiana.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Xavier University of Louisiana was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Xavier University of Louisiana in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,560 | $20,560 | $19,119 |
| 2014 | $21,552 | $21,552 | $20,728 |
| 2015 | $22,349 | $22,349 | $17,222 |
| 2016 | $23,046 | $23,046 | $18,347 |
| 2017 | $23,606 | $23,606 | $16,075 |
| 2018 | $24,348 | $24,348 | $19,569 |
| 2019 | $25,055 | $25,055 | $19,715 |
| 2020 | $25,822 | $25,822 | $20,108 |
| 2021 | $26,398 | $26,398 | $18,445 |
| 2022 | $26,863 | $26,863 | $17,977 |
| 2023 | $27,868 | $27,868 | $18,285 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.04% Acceptance Rate
9,608 Total Applicants
7,156 Students Admitted
692 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1080
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Xavier University of Louisiana reported total enrollment of about 2,628 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 25% male and 75% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), and Two or More Races (3.6%). About 54.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2024 is 2,628 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,977 students. Graduate enrollment is about 530 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 86.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.46% 100% Completion Time
48.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.46% of students graduating from Xavier University of Louisiana completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 18% male / 82% female
- Pharmacy: 17% male / 83% female
- Public Health, General: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Xavier University of Louisiana.
Return on Investment
$24,053 Median Student Debt
$52,184 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
661.72% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Xavier University of Louisiana.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 130 completions
2. Pharmacy: 99 completions
3. Public Health, General: 73 completions
4. Psychology, General: 55 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 38 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions
7. Chemistry, General: 31 completions
8. Political Science and Government, General: 21 completions
9. Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Xavier University of Louisiana graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Xavier University of Louisiana from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,918
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,547
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private non-profit institution located in New Orleans, LA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Pharmacy, Public Health, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,628 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), Two or More Races (3.6%). The admission rate is 69.04%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1080. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.55%. Approximately 54.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Xavier University of Louisiana provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Xavier University of Louisiana located?
Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, LA.
What is Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is 69.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,608 applicants and 7,156 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Xavier University of Louisiana cost?
Reported tuition is $28,733 and average net price is $17,127 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,439 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Xavier University of Louisiana reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,977 students, Black or African American (86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Xavier University of Louisiana?
About 26.6% of students at Xavier University of Louisiana are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Xavier University of Louisiana?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Xavier University of Louisiana reports midpoint SAT about 1080 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Xavier University of Louisiana earn?
Median earnings are $40,643 six years after entry and $52,184 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Xavier University of Louisiana students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,053.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana public or private?
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana an HBCU?
Yes. Xavier University of Louisiana is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana a tribal college?
No. Xavier University of Louisiana is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- New Orleans, Louisiana city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.