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 // 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
2022 Median Admit SAT: 1,119
SAT 25th Percentile - 75th: 990 - 1150

2022 Median Admit ACT: 23
ACT 25th Percentile - 75th: 20 - 26

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%

Costs & Fees

2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,770
In-State tuition: $26,398
Out-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)
Bachelor's Degree Communication and Media Studies. 12
Master's Degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. 1
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
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 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


Campus Resources

Average faculty salary: $83,835
Full 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)