Xavier University of Louisiana
- Private
Xavier University of Louisiana: international tuition 28,733 USD per year, one-year total cost 40,434 USD, acceptance rate 69%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant may qualify for a merit-based scholarship up to full tuition. The university does not clearly state whether its own need-based aid is available to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 67.4% of applicants (7,561 of 11,210). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–580, Math 460–560, ACT 18–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 120+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 40,434 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 66 international students got financial aid, 17,229 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/3. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Xavier University of Louisiana?
International tuition is 28,733 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 40,434 USD.
Does Xavier University of Louisiana offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may qualify for a merit-based scholarship up to full tuition. The university does not clearly state whether its own need-based aid is available to international students.
What English scores does Xavier University of Louisiana require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Xavier University of Louisiana?
The acceptance rate is 69%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2023Vlog
- The College Tour2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo information says whether merit scholarships are considered automatically with admission or require a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThere is no statement on whether international admission decisions consider an applicant's ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo information requires the CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Merit-based scholarships for international first-time freshmenMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool pageup to full tuition cost
The page explicitly states that qualifying international students can receive merit-based scholarships.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiInternational applicants must also submit a course-by-course evaluation from an accepted credential evaluation agency.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsiA notarized Certificate of Financial Support showing who will pay the cost of attendance must be submitted.Required
- Counselor recommendationRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- International application deadline for Fall (per FAQ)Applicationin137days
- International application deadline, Summer 2027Application+151 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline, Summer 2027Deposit+198 days
- International application deadline, Fall 2027Application+212 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline, Fall 2027 (international students table)Deposit+259 days
- Deadline for final high-school transcript and AP/IB creditsDocuments+259 days
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
Credit is accepted for AP scores of 3 or higher on most exams; details are on the school's Credit Information page.
Scores that count12345For IB, credit is accepted for a minimum score of 4 in high-level (HL) exams.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
35 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data