MISSION STATEMENT
Xavier University of Louisiana is a Catholic and historically Black institution. The ultimate purpose of the University is the promotion of a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place in a pluralistic teaching and learning environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service. So that they will be able to assume roles of leadership and service, Xavier graduates will be:prepared for continual spiritual, moral, and intellectual development;liberally educated in the knowledge and skills required for leadership and service; and educated in a major field so that they are prepared to complete graduate or professional school and to succeed in a career and in life.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Recommended), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
440
550
SAT Math
480
530
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
18
25
ACT Math
17
23
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$12,100
$12,900
$13,800
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
Room and board (on campus)
$6,200
$6,500
$6,900
Room and board (off campus)
$7,367
$7,632
$7,661
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (504) 520-7517
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 95%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,924
State/Local Grants: $2,606
Institutional Grants: $6,314
Student Loans: $8,118
