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Xavier University of Louisiana Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Xavier University of Louisiana

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
95%
Admission Difficulty for Xavier University of Louisiana
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Xavier University of Louisiana and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is 95%.  It ranks #20 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Xavier University of Louisiana is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,273 out of 6,575 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Xavier University of Louisiana typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Xavier University of Louisiana application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Xavier University of Louisiana. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Xavier University of Louisiana SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for Xavier University of Louisiana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Xavier University of Louisiana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Xavier University of Louisiana?

Xavier University of Louisiana is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Xavier University of Louisiana score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1150.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Xavier University of Louisiana admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >97%
1070 to 1150 Avg + 95%-97%
990 to 1070 Avg - 91%-95%
910 to 990 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 910 Low <84%
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Xavier University of Louisiana ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
50%
ACT Scores for Xavier University of Louisiana
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Xavier University of Louisiana
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Xavier University of Louisiana?

Xavier University of Louisiana is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Xavier University of Louisiana regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Xavier University of Louisiana admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >97%
23 to 26 Avg + 95%-97%
20 to 23 Avg - 91%-95%
17 to 20 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 17 Low <84%
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Xavier University of Louisiana GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.7
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Xavier University of Louisiana?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Xavier University of Louisiana. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Xavier University of Louisiana was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Xavier University of Louisiana accepts 95% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Xavier University of Louisiana students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 32.46% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.76% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.08% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.13% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.34% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.72% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.52% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

78% of Xavier University of Louisiana freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Xavier University of Louisiana students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 49%
Top 50% of class 78%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Xavier University of Louisiana admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,074 1,501 6,575
Accepted 4,872 1,401 6,273
Acceptance Rate 96% 93% 95%
Enrolled 764 225 989
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 16% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Xavier University of Louisiana is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Xavier University of Louisiana and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Xavier University of Louisiana Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Xavier University of Louisiana
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160904 IPEDS survey data for Xavier University of Louisiana.

FAQs

Does Xavier University of Louisiana prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to Xavier University of Louisiana. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Xavier University of Louisiana?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to Xavier University of Louisiana. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Xavier University of Louisiana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1150. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Xavier University of Louisiana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.