Xavier University of Louisiana
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $64,500 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana with approximately 2,628 undergraduate students enrolled. Xavier University of Louisiana has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,127 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $64,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) is a private historically black Catholic university in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the only Catholic HBCU. Upon the canonization of Katharine Drexel in 2000 it became the first Catholic university founded by a saint.
The only Catholic HBCU and a genuinely distinctive institution, XULA offers a strong value proposition — graduates carry just $14,000 in median debt and earn $64,500 a decade out, a solid return for a private university at $18,285/year net cost. The concern worth flagging is the 50% graduation rate, meaning roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is a real risk to weigh before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to its unique mission, New Orleans location, and pre-health programs (it's nationally known for producing Black medical school applicants) — but ask the school directly what support exists to help students reach the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,628 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Baton Rouge Community College
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Louisiana Tech University
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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