Xavier University of Louisiana
Location: New Orleans, LA (urban, large city)
Size: 2,517 students
Avg percent need-met: 37%
Acceptance rate: 80%
Middle 50% ACT: 20-25 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 970-1170 **Test Optional**
Xavier University of Louisiana strives to nurture students in a well-rounded learning environment. The school is known for being extremely academically focused and has a strong pre-health program. Students engage in a core curriculum that focuses on Catholic tradition and contemporary thought. Professors tend to be kind and supportive, willing to go above and beyond to really help students achieve their goals. The school has a strong sense of community, and students are challenged to be their best self.
Popular majors / known for: Biology, psychology, business, pre-health
Academic approach: Research university. Roman Catholicism is emphasized in the core curriculum.
Campus tradition: Alumni from across the country are invited to come home to celebrate XULA Homecoming. Activities for homecoming weekend include the Xavier Gold Rush basketball game, distinguished alumni concert, the Jazz Ensemble concert, the joint student/alumni Celebration on the Yard, alumni receptions for specific academic departments and other special groups, the Alumni Mixer, the Alumni After Party, the tailgate brunch, and the Homecoming Gala.
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Diversity Statistics
An HBCU, with about 80% of students identifying as Black or African American
The only Historically Black and Catholic University
Produces more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the United States
Application Details
RD deadline: Rolling, July 1st
Early Action deadline: March 1st
Supplemental essays: None if test scores provided
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: N/A
Interviews: Considered
Extra: Requires supplemental essay and resume if test scores not submitted
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