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Xavier University of Louisiana: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Xavier University of Louisiana
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Xavier University of Louisiana is a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with about 2,600 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 69.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $28,733 a year before aid.

What Xavier University of Louisiana costs

Xavier University of Louisiana charges $28,733 a year in published tuition and fees, about $14,366 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $40,434 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,977 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Xavier University of Louisiana

For fall 2024, Xavier University of Louisiana received 10,260 applications and admitted 7,083 students, and 839 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 950 and 1113.

What Xavier University of Louisiana students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Xavier University of Louisiana (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Biology / Biological Sciences130
Public Health67
Psychology55
Business Administration and Management34
Chemistry31
Political Science and Government21
Mass Communication / Media Studies18
Neuroscience16

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate? 69.0% for fall 2024: 7,083 of 10,260 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Xavier University of Louisiana? $28,733 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Xavier University of Louisiana? About 2,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Xavier University of Louisiana students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 950–1113.

What is the campus setting at Xavier University of Louisiana? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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