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Xavier University of Louisiana SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1130
ACT Range19 to 24
Average GPA3.52
Acceptance Rate69%

Xavier Louisiana’s 69% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many prepared students, but its test-required policy makes your score a real part of the decision. Aim near the top of the middle range, around a 24 ACT or 1130 SAT, to strengthen your position. Separately, a 3.0+ GPA can unlock the $5,000 Entergy scholarship.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Xavier University of Louisiana facts and stats

Quick Facts

Xavier University of Louisiana is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,688 students. Xavier Louisiana has a freshman retention rate of 71%, which is slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 48%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.8:1. Xavier Louisiana is test-required for admissions.

Location

New Orleans, LA

Undergrad Enrollment2,688
Freshman Retention71%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio11.8:1
Graduation Rate48%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Xavier University of Louisiana application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

October 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Xavier Louisiana is test-required, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. With the October 1 financial aid priority deadline, plan for an August SAT or September ACT as your last likely fall retake so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Xavier Louisiana is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $28,979, and 79% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the October 1 priority deadline to be considered on time.

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Tuition and Fees$28,979
Room and Board$11,310
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid79%
Average Aid Package$14,592
Average Debt at Grad$20,050

Xavier University of Louisiana’s estimated cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $40,289. About 79% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $14,592, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay. Graduates leave with an average debt of $20,050, offering useful context for comparing affordability.

Student life at Xavier University of Louisiana

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

67% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 3% of men join fraternities, and 7% of women join sororities.

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