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About Xavier University of Louisiana

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Xavier University of Louisiana is a private university in New Orleans, LA, known for its hbcu, catholic mission, and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 95%, XULA is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 838 students each year. XULA is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 930–1130, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. XULA offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,626 per year; the sticker price of $40,190 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Xavier University of Louisiana acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1030
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 930 – 1130 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Xavier University of Louisiana

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Essay Strategy
Xavier is the only historically Black Catholic university in the United States, so use your essays to show a genuine connection to its mission of service, social justice, and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to society. Admissions readers want to see that you understand what makes Xavier distinct, not just that you need a college.
Application Strategy
Xavier has one of the strongest pre-pharmacy and pre-health pipelines in the country, sending more Black students to medical and pharmacy school than almost any other institution, so if you are on a health sciences track, name that program specifically in your application and explain why Xavier's record in that area matters to your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Xavier University of Louisiana actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$14.4k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$15.1k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$17.8k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$19.1k
110k+~$40k/yr$24.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,826
Undergrad Enrollment
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