Xavier University of Louisiana Acceptance Rate
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,608
- Admitted
- 7,156
- Yield
- 9.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate has risen from 66% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,963 to 9,608 (+142%) over that period.
Its 74.5% rate makes Xavier University of Louisiana more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77% for women vs 67.5% for men, a 9.5-point gap). Xavier University of Louisiana has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,963 | 2,615 | 66% | 579 |
| 2015–16 | 4,847 | 3,187 | 65.8% | 684 |
| 2016–17 | 6,609 | 4,094 | 61.9% | 762 |
| 2017–18 | 7,165 | 4,591 | 64.1% | 716 |
| 2018–19 | 8,352 | 4,834 | 57.9% | 865 |
| 2019–20 | 9,291 | 5,573 | 60% | 832 |
| 2020–21 | 9,517 | 7,673 | 80.6% | 712 |
| 2021–22 | 6,575 | 6,273 | 95.4% | 989 |
| 2022–23 | 8,803 | 8,377 | 95.2% | 838 |
| 2023–24 | 9,608 | 7,156 | 74.5% | 692 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,102 | 5,467 | 77% |
| Men | 2,501 | 1,687 | 67.5% |
| Unknown | 5 | 2 | 40% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–568 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 453–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 52% |
How Xavier University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is 74.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,156 admitted of 9,608 applicants).
Is Xavier University of Louisiana test optional?
Xavier University of Louisiana is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Xavier University of Louisiana?
Xavier University of Louisiana received 9,608 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,156.
What SAT score do you need for Xavier University of Louisiana?
Admitted students at Xavier University of Louisiana typically scored 500–568 on SAT Reading/Writing and 453–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Xavier University of Louisiana getting harder to get into?
Xavier University of Louisiana has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66% in 2014–15 to 74.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.xula.edu/.