Xavier University of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2397 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #660 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #604 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #5 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #1273 of 3,454 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,591
- Graduates
- 590
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- xula.edu
Xavier University of Louisiana Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Xavier University of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67% | 77% |
| Applicants | 9,608 | 2,501 | 7,102 |
| Admissions | 7,156 | 1,687 | 5,467 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 685 | 173 | 512 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
1,337 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
114 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
182 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 953
or below
75% of them
had 1138
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 953-1138 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
362 or 52%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2499 (79%) |
|---|---|
| White | 136 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 135 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (4%) |
| Asian | 114 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 95 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Xavier University of Louisiana is $17,874 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,365 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,545 |
| $48-75K | $19,008 |
| $75-110K | $22,829 |
| $110K+ | $25,054 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,836 | $15,347 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,836 | $15,347 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,836 | $15,347 |
| Fee in-district | $3,032 | $3,995 |
| Fee in-state | $3,032 | $3,995 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,032 | $3,995 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,691 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,946 |
Xavier University of Louisiana majors
Xavier University of Louisiana has granted 419 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 106 master's across 18 programs, and 142 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Xavier University of Louisiana.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 145 | ||
| Pharmacy | 136 | ||
| Psychology, General | 61 | ||
| Public Health, General | 45 | 6 | |
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 29 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 6 | 19 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Neuroscience | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Statistics, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 419 | 106 | 142 |
Xavier University of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 48% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Xavier University of Louisiana has published 2,407 scientific papers with 48,990 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 41 |
| 1993 | 20 | 62 |
| 1994 | 18 | 57 |
| 1995 | 30 | 73 |
| 1996 | 39 | 105 |
| 1997 | 27 | 135 |
| 1998 | 26 | 138 |
| 1999 | 30 | 196 |
| 2000 | 29 | 211 |
| 2001 | 31 | 306 |
| 2002 | 50 | 334 |
| 2003 | 36 | 402 |
| 2004 | 75 | 574 |
| 2005 | 36 | 630 |
| 2006 | 39 | 841 |
| 2007 | 37 | 915 |
| 2008 | 42 | 1044 |
| 2009 | 52 | 1151 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1347 |
| 2011 | 69 | 1549 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1624 |
| 2013 | 114 | 1885 |
| 2014 | 80 | 2131 |
| 2015 | 94 | 2190 |
| 2016 | 109 | 2333 |
| 2017 | 132 | 2633 |
| 2018 | 105 | 2706 |
| 2019 | 129 | 3121 |
| 2020 | 145 | 3805 |
| 2021 | 146 | 4069 |
| 2022 | 143 | 3956 |
| 2023 | 123 | 3929 |
| 2024 | 106 | 3704 |
Xavier University of Louisiana alumni
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LaToya Cantrell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
LaToya Cantrell is an American politician serving as the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana since May 7, 2018. A Democrat, Cantrell is the first woman to hold the office. Before becoming mayor, Cantrell represented District B on the New Orleans City Council from 2012 to 2018.
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Annie Easley
- Occupations
- engineercomputer scientistmathematician
- Biography
-
Annie Easley was an African American computer scientist and mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA's rocket systems and energy technologies.
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Regina Benjamin
- Occupations
- surgeonphysician
- Biography
-
Regina Marcia Benjamin is an American physician and a former vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who served as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. Benjamin previously directed a nonprofit primary care medical clinic in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and served on the board of trustees for the Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Troy Carter
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Troy Anthony Carter Sr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter also previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is currently one of two Democrats in Louisiana's congressional delegation.
General info
| Alternative names | XULA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Motto | Deo Adjuvante Non Timendum If God is with us, Nothing is to be feared |
| Colors | gold, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 738 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5044867411 |