Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Xavier University of Louisiana admits about 7 in 10 applicants (69%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 65% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 61%, women at 72%.
Yield
12% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Xavier University of Louisiana reads a record
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. 38% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 33% of first-years sent an SAT and 44% an ACT. Requires 4 years of English, 2 of math, 2 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
- High school GPA
- Required
- High school record
- Required
- Class rank
- Considered
- College-prep program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Required
- Essay
- Considered
- Legacy status
- Not considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- Not considered
- English proficiency test
- Required
- Other tests
- Not considered
Transferring in
29% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 69% of first-year applicants
629 applied · 182 admitted · 64 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 1.
- $300 housing deposit, due May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 academic year.
What you'll need in high school
Doesn't require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Neither requires nor recommends a set college-preparatory program.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 2 |
| Science | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| Academic electives | 8 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.57
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.020%
- 3.75–3.9918%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.013%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 19.7% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 18.3% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 20.5% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 15.4% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 13.5% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 11.9% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.7% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Xavier University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1032 on the SAT, 138 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
56% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
78% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 36% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 44% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Xavier University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Xavier University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Xavier University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)