Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,727
Graduate Enrollment: 849
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.41%
Male/Female: 25% / 75% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.1% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 63.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 54.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 45.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.5%
Black: 84.9%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 84.9%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,770
In-State tuition: $26,398Out-of-State tuition: $26,398
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,302 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,190 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,645 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,190 (2022)
Average Family Income: $51,580 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,112 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,053 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $255 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,864 |
| $30k-48k | $16,665 |
| $48k-75k | $17,057 |
| $75k-110k | $21,114 |
| $110k+ | $23,799 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 50%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,053 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,784 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $23,293 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,197 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | $36,379 ($3,032) | $49,783 ($4,149) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 125 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,760 ($2,147) | $36,538 ($3,045) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 134 | $25,887 | $270 | $14,682 ($1,224) | $34,574 ($2,881) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 38 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,532 ($2,294) | $45,349 ($3,779) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 38 | $27,000 | $286 | $22,902 ($1,909) | $34,619 ($2,885) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 14 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $83,835Full time faculty: 78%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $147,040,003 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $191,041,493 (2022)