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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private · 2,628 students

Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans in what is sometimes referred to as the Triangle.

Acceptance rate

69.0%

SAT (mid 50%)

950–1113

Avg net price

$17,127

after aid

Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and Xavier University of Louisiana’s admissions site.

Your chances

How hard is it to get in?

Getting in is the hard part. Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69.0% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 9501113 on the SAT and 1924 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what Xavier University of Louisiana actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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What they value

STEM, Health, and Liberal Arts Leadership

The university's core curriculum challenges students to think critically and normatively about their world, regions, communities, and themselves.

The university offers over 50 major areas within a core curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and self-reflection.

  • College of Arts and Sciences70+ Majors, Pre-Pharmacy
  • College of PharmacyDoctor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science
  • Health SciencesPublic Health, Speech Language Pathology, Physician Assistant, Genetic Counselin

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Applying

Requirements and deadlines

    Verified from https://www.xula.edu.

    The essays

    Supplemental essay prompts

    The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

      Every prompt, with how to approach each →

      Verified from https://www.xula.edu.

      Cost and aid

      What you will actually pay

      The sticker price is about $40,434, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $17,127.

      93% of Xavier University of Louisiana undergraduates receive financial aid.

      Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,184.

      Verified from https://www.xula.edu and the U.S. Department of Education.

      Campus life

      The feel of the place

      There’s much to explore both on and off campus and we can not wait to show you all the Xavier University of Louisiana has to offer.

      One of the best and unique experiences of studying at Xavier is having the world’s most fascinating city as your campus!

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      Quick answers

      Xavier University of Louisiana FAQ

      How hard is it to get into Xavier University of Louisiana?
      Very hard. Xavier University of Louisiana admits 69.0% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 950 to 1113 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
      How much does Xavier University of Louisiana cost?
      The list price is about $40,434, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $17,127.
      Is Xavier University of Louisiana worth it?
      Graduates earn a median of $52,184 ten years after enrolling, and 49% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.

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