Xavier University of Louisiana

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Orleans, LA
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#1 Best Value in Louisiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,218

Location New Orleans, Louisiana
Website xula.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#493

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Xavier University of Louisiana, located in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood, is a private historically Black Catholic university established in 1925. The campus spans 40 acres in an urban setting, featuring contemporary academic buildings and residence halls centered around the distinctive marble-clad University Center. The institution maintains a strong emphasis on science and health disciplines, notably recognized for consistently ranking as a leading producer of African American students who complete medical school and earn pharmacy degrees. Xavier's College of Pharmacy is complemented by comprehensive liberal arts, business, and education programs, with most undergraduate students residing in one of the university's residential facilities. The campus sits approximately three miles from New Orleans' French Quarter and central business district, providing students access to the city's cultural resources while maintaining a focused academic environment.

Xavier University of Louisiana is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Xavier University of Louisiana is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Xavier University of Louisiana within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1113
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

69%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$28,733

Costs for Xavier University of Louisiana
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$28,733
Books and Supplies		$1,353
Other Fees		$2,904
Room and Board		$10,439
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,603
Total One Year Cost		$46,032

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Xavier University of Louisiana are Biology, Physical Sciences, and Business. 35% of students major in Biology, 19% in Physical Sciences, and 14% in Business.