Xavier University of Louisiana
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Xavier University of Louisiana
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~9,600
- Overall acceptance rate: 74%
- Early round: EA (non-binding) — no published early vs. RD rate breakdown
- Class size: ~700 (estimated from yield and admits)
- Yield: 10%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 953–1138
- ACT middle 50%: 19–25
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.67
- Top 10% of HS class: ~25% (estimated)
- Testing policy: Test-optional (no minimum GPA or test score required)
Demographics
- Women: 73%, Asian: 3.6%, Black: 78.6%, Hispanic: 4.2%, White: 4.3%, International: ~3%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0-$30,000 |
$17,363 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$19,192 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$21,314 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$22,895 |
| Over $110,000 |
$23,631 |
Athletics
294 varsity athletes (~10.9% of undergrads). NAIA (not NCAA), Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). 12 intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis, track & field, volleyball, rowing, and competitive cheer.
Notable
Historically Black and Catholic university — the only one in the US. Produces more Black students who complete medical school than any other university in the country, making it the top pre-med pipeline for Black physicians. 58% Pell-eligible. Higher acceptance rate (74%) but strong academic outcomes. NAIA rather than NCAA athletics. For simulation: unique pre-med pipeline role, high acceptance rate with low yield (10%), and distinctive Catholic HBCU identity.
Sources
- College Factual net price data (2024)
- Xavier University of Louisiana University Profile 2024-2025
- Niche.com Xavier University of Louisiana admissions
- U.S. News & World Report Xavier profile
- College Factual athletics programs
- Wikipedia (Xavier Gold Rush athletics)