Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private, a large city · 2,628 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university. Affiliated with Roman Catholic.
Is it hard to get into XULA?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does XULA cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,682 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,390 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,965 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,862 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,590 |
- Room and board on campus
- $10,754 a year; $16,540 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,385 a year
- The school's own grants
- 100% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $15,739
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do XULA students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do XULA graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do XULA students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to XULA?
- Background
- White 1%, Hispanic 4%, Black 86%, Asian 3%, Two or more 4%, International 3%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 1,691 beds
What do XULA graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 62 | $50,425 | $52,440 | $23,231 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 112 | $35,197 | $53,056 | $26,750 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 278 | $22,988 | $58,865 | $26,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 26 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 | Hidden | $65,329 | $24,816 |
| Mathematics | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare XULA with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Xavier University of Louisiana. Figures describe past students; check the school's own pages before you apply.
Social sciences