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
2,579
Undergraduates
650
Men - 25.2%
1,930
Women - 74.8%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
67% of 11,210 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.57
SAT Math
460-560 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
550-580 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$49,670
Tuition and Fees
$29,310
Room and Board
$12,478
Average Percent of Need Met
55%
Average Freshman Award
$14,469
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$18,887
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
248
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
24%
10-19
35%
20-29
33%
30-39
3%
40-49
3%
50-99
2%
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New Orleans Population
369,250
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New Orleans
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
49% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
2.2%
Black/African-American
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.1%
White
1.1%
Unknown
0.5%
International Students
2.7% from 20 countries
First-Year Students Returning
68.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
42.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
79%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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