PrivateUrbanHBCUXavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private institution in New Orleans with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1077, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,184 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,285.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Many of her chosen staff included sisters of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the religious order she founded and served in as the first Superior General.
- •On April 13, 1915, Harry McEnerny, serving as Drexel's agent, purchased the property for $18,000 (1915) (equivalent to $402,609.
- •High school era The high school opened on 27 September 1915 as Southern University of New Orleans, later re-named after Francis Xavier (the namesake of Katharine's father).
- •(The high school, Xavier Prep, remained in operation until 2013; today, St.
- •In September 1917, Xavier expanded to include a normal school to provide training for black teachers, as Archbishop James H.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1077
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (53)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + large city premium