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New Orleans, Louisiana · Private nonprofit, city campus, historically Black college or university

Xavier University of Louisiana SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 950-1113. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 19-24. Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
950-1113
ACT middle 50%
19-24
Acceptance rate
69%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,628

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Xavier University of Louisiana?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1113 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Xavier University of Louisiana's SAT submitters; 950 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 13% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at Xavier University of Louisiana?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Xavier University of Louisiana SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500520560
SAT Math450505553
SAT total (estimated)95010251113
ACT composite192224

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 560 in Reading and Writing and 553 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 103 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1080.

Testing policy

Does Xavier University of Louisiana require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Xavier University of Louisiana told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Xavier University of Louisiana's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Xavier University of Louisiana

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$28,733
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$17,127
First-year retention rate
72%
Graduation rate within 6 years
49%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$52,184

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FAQ

Xavier University of Louisiana admissions questions

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

Xavier University of Louisiana does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 950 and 1113 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1113 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 950 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Xavier University of Louisiana?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 19 to 24, with a median of 22. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Xavier University of Louisiana require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Xavier University of Louisiana reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Xavier University of Louisiana's admissions website before you apply.

What is Xavier University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?

Xavier University of Louisiana admitted 69% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].