Xavier University of Louisiana, founded in 1925, is a Catholic, historically Black, liberal arts university. The purpose of the university is to promote a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place in a pluralistic teaching and learning environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service. Its 29-acre, urban campus is located in New Orleans.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,590
Undergraduates
627
Men - 24.2%
1,961
Women - 75.7%
721
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
74% of 9,608 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.6
SAT Math
535 average
453-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
544 average
500-568 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
19-25 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$48,597
Tuition and Fees
$27,632
Room and Board
$13,666
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Freshman Award
$14,307
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$22,524
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
244
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
24%
10-19
36%
20-29
31%
30-39
5%
40-49
3%
50-99
1%
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New Orleans Population
369,250
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
60% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black/African-American
87.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.9%
White
1.3%
Unknown
0.4%
International Students
2.8% from 19 countries
First-Year Students Returning
71.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
36.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
33.0%
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