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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA xula.edu 2,534 students

Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, offering students access to the vibrant culture and opportunities of the city. As the only Catholic HBCU in the nation, Xavier fosters a unique environment rooted in both faith and African American heritage. The university provides a close-knit community, emphasizing academic excellence in the sciences and a commitment to social justice. A distinctive aspect of Xavier is its legacy as the first Catholic university founded by a saint.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$16,933
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$27,868
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Xavier University of Louisiana's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 52% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $19,760, roughly 29% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,365 $61,460
$30K – $48K $16,545 $66,180
$48K – $75K $19,008 $76,032
$75K – $110K $22,829 $91,316
$110K+ $25,054 $100,216
Sticker price (no aid) $27,868 $111,472
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Xavier University of Louisiana

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
31
$16,106/yr High 2.9x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
22
$17,761/yr High 3.4x

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