Xavier University of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2380 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #672 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #613 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #5 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #1292 of 3,533 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 2,688
- Graduates
- 530
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 61% | 72% |
| Applicants | 10,260 | 2,603 | 7,644 |
| Admissions | 7,083 | 1,596 | 5,481 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 833 | 180 | 652 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
909 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
276 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1113
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 950-1113 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
387 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 19-24 (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 | 2576 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 147 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (3%) |
| Asian | 104 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (3%) |
| White | 97 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Xavier University of Louisiana is $17,162 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 | $14,405 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,094 |
| $48-75K | $17,836 |
| $75-110K | $19,118 |
| $110K+ | $24,096 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,829 | $19,353 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,829 | $19,353 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,829 | $19,353 |
| Fee in-district | $2,904 | $3,383 |
| Fee in-state | $2,904 | $3,383 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,904 | $3,383 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,004 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,310 |
Xavier University of Louisiana majors
Xavier University of Louisiana has granted 451 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 92 master's across 13 programs, and 106 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 | 130 | ||
| Pharmacy | 99 | ||
| Public Health, General | 67 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 55 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 10 | 9 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 18 | ||
| Neuroscience | 16 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 | |
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 451 | 92 | 106 |
Xavier University of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 47% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Xavier University of Louisiana has published 2,478 scientific papers with 51,296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 62 |
| 1994 | 18 | 57 |
| 1995 | 30 | 73 |
| 1996 | 39 | 106 |
| 1997 | 27 | 135 |
| 1998 | 26 | 138 |
| 1999 | 30 | 196 |
| 2000 | 29 | 211 |
| 2001 | 31 | 306 |
| 2002 | 50 | 334 |
| 2003 | 36 | 402 |
| 2004 | 75 | 573 |
| 2005 | 36 | 630 |
| 2006 | 39 | 843 |
| 2007 | 37 | 916 |
| 2008 | 42 | 1041 |
| 2009 | 52 | 1153 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1348 |
| 2011 | 69 | 1548 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1623 |
| 2013 | 114 | 1884 |
| 2014 | 80 | 2131 |
| 2015 | 94 | 2189 |
| 2016 | 109 | 2330 |
| 2017 | 133 | 2633 |
| 2018 | 107 | 2707 |
| 2019 | 129 | 3125 |
| 2020 | 145 | 3791 |
| 2021 | 145 | 4066 |
| 2022 | 143 | 3957 |
| 2023 | 123 | 3932 |
| 2024 | 106 | 3738 |
| 2025 | 84 | 2936 |
Xavier University of Louisiana alumni
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LaToya Cantrell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
LaToya Cantrell is an American politician who served as the 62nd mayor of New Orleans from 2018 to 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, 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
- computer scientistmathematicianengineer
- Biography
-
Annie Jean Easley was an African American computer scientist who contributed significantly to the beginning iterations of NASA's rocket 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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Alexis Herman
- Enrolled in the Xavier University of Louisiana
- In 1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business executivesociologistsocial workerpolitician
- Biography
-
Alexis Margaret Herman was an American political figure who served as the 23rd United States secretary of labor from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. She was the first Black American to hold the position. She was previously Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
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 | 746 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5044867411 |