Xavier University of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2318 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #639 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #584 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #5 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #1217 of 3,216 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 2,696
- Graduates
- 723
- Male:Female Ratio
- 22:78
- 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 95% and is among the 29% of the easiest 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 | 95% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 8,803 | 2,081 | 6,722 |
| Admissions | 8,377 | 1,962 | 6,415 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 835 | 166 | 669 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,034 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
65 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
281 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 1000-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
390 or 47%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Xavier University of Louisiana are 20-25 (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 | 2723 (80%) |
|---|---|
| White | 176 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 144 (4%) |
| Asian | 133 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Xavier University of Louisiana is $18,080 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 | $15,229 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,068 |
| $48-75K | $19,375 |
| $75-110K | $21,518 |
| $110K+ | $24,073 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,996 | $14,899 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,996 | $14,899 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,996 | $14,899 |
| Fee in-district | $2,867 | $3,500 |
| Fee in-state | $2,867 | $3,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,867 | $3,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,400 |
Xavier University of Louisiana majors
Xavier University of Louisiana has granted 411 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 99 master's across 13 programs, and 150 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Xavier University of Louisiana.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 144 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 121 | ||
| Public Health, General | 58 | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 56 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 32 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 10 | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | ||
| Neuroscience | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 411 | 99 | 150 |
Xavier University of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Xavier University of Louisiana has published 2,139 scientific papers with 37,751 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 24 |
| 1992 | 14 | 28 |
| 1993 | 19 | 42 |
| 1994 | 16 | 39 |
| 1995 | 30 | 36 |
| 1996 | 39 | 61 |
| 1997 | 29 | 82 |
| 1998 | 26 | 102 |
| 1999 | 28 | 157 |
| 2000 | 26 | 155 |
| 2001 | 32 | 236 |
| 2002 | 47 | 282 |
| 2003 | 34 | 294 |
| 2004 | 56 | 446 |
| 2005 | 36 | 510 |
| 2006 | 41 | 676 |
| 2007 | 36 | 807 |
| 2008 | 40 | 855 |
| 2009 | 47 | 1010 |
| 2010 | 51 | 1130 |
| 2011 | 60 | 1297 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1409 |
| 2013 | 102 | 1622 |
| 2014 | 75 | 1868 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1906 |
| 2016 | 99 | 2035 |
| 2017 | 126 | 2196 |
| 2018 | 97 | 2286 |
| 2019 | 122 | 2629 |
| 2020 | 128 | 2979 |
| 2021 | 137 | 3397 |
| 2022 | 128 | 3330 |
| 2023 | 108 | 3063 |
Xavier University of Louisiana alumni
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LaToya Cantrell
- Occupations
- sociologistpolitician
- 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
- computer scientistengineermathematician
- Biography
-
Annie Easley was an African American computer scientist and accomplished mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA's rocket systems and energy technologies over her 34-year career. As a black female in America during the 1950s, she faced heavy adversity throughout her career and was often underrepresented and disregarded. Despite these barriers Easley demonstrated perseverance and determination to make a name for herself in a line of work dominated by males. She demonstrated exceptional skills in mathematics, data analysis, and code development across projects focused on alternative energy sources, improved power systems, and launch capabilities enabling space communication and exploration.
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Regina Benjamin
- Occupations
- physiciansurgeon
- 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 the only Democrat 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 | 735 |
| 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 |