- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–560 reading and writing, 450–553 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
- Average net price: $17,874 a year (2022–23)
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Xavier University of Louisiana GPA requirements
Xavier University of Louisiana requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Xavier University of Louisiana hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Xavier University of Louisiana acceptance rate
Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 7,083 of 10,260 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 2,688 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Xavier University of Louisiana in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 520 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 505 | 553 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1080 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Xavier University of Louisiana looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Xavier University of Louisiana awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,874 a year at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Xavier University of Louisiana?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Xavier University of Louisiana with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Xavier University of Louisiana students have?
The middle 50% of Xavier University of Louisiana's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–560 in reading and writing and 450–553 in math; ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Xavier University of Louisiana look for?
Xavier University of Louisiana requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,083 of 10,260 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Xavier University of Louisiana test optional?
Check Xavier University of Louisiana's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Xavier University of Louisiana was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 46% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Xavier University of Louisiana?
A lot: Xavier University of Louisiana requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Xavier University of Louisiana?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,874 a year at Xavier University of Louisiana in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Xavier University of Louisiana consider legacy status?
No. Xavier University of Louisiana doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Xavier University of Louisiana accept AP credit?
Yes. Xavier University of Louisiana awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Xavier University of Louisiana's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Xavier University of LouisianaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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