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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LAPrivateCity
HBCUFaith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek Life

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Program Characteristics

No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required

Program Highlights

INTERDISCIPLINARY FOCUS

Explores performance of literature, everyday life, and composition
Blends creative practice with critical theory and cultural analysis
Coursework spans race, culture, and communication studies

HBCU HERITAGE

Located at the only Catholic HBCU in the United States
Part of the Department of Art and Performance Studies
Based in New Orleans — one of the richest performing arts cities in the country

DEGREE FLEXIBILITY

36-hour major with 32 hours of free electives
Capstone project in senior year
Option to add a minor in a complementary field

Key Info

University App

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Deadlines
Scholarship PriorityDec 1, 2025
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling

Good to Know

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply via Common App or the Xavier University application
No application fee

ENROLLMENT

Fall enrollment
Rolling admissions after March 1 priority deadline
Test scores not required for admission

What's The Process

NO AUDITION REQUIRED

Admission is through the university application process
No separate audition, portfolio, or interview required for this program
Program info updated 15h ago

Academic School Information

3.52
Avg GPA (W)
69%
Admit Rate
49%
Grad Rate
2,628
Enrollment
$52,184
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$28,733
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,127
after typical aid

Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.

Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,405
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,094
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,836
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,118
Family Income $110k+$24,096