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Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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BA Music Liberal Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Broad liberal-arts music degree combining applied study, theory, history, conducting, and ensemble work

Students complete private music instruction and recital class across all four years

A required 18-hour minor supports interdisciplinary study

Performance & Productions

Students participate in University Chorus or Symphonic Band and chamber ensembles

A senior recital and faculty-approved recital hearing are part of the degree

Location

Study in New Orleans at Xavier, which "retains its distinction as the only historically Black, Catholic University in the United States" (xula.edu/about)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

69%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,361

Before aid

Average net price

$17,127

After aid

Cas Pre Pharm 2026 2027.Pdf · xula.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Broad liberal-arts music degree combining applied study, theory, history, conducting, and ensemble work

Students complete private music instruction and recital class across all four years

A required 18-hour minor supports interdisciplinary study

Performance & Productions

Students participate in University Chorus or Symphonic Band and chamber ensembles

A senior recital and faculty-approved recital hearing are part of the degree

Location

Study in New Orleans at Xavier, which "retains its distinction as the only historically Black, Catholic University in the United States" (xula.edu/about)

Program Highlights

Training

Broad liberal-arts music degree combining applied study, theory, history, conducting, and ensemble work

Students complete private music instruction and recital class across all four years

A required 18-hour minor supports interdisciplinary study

Performance & Productions

Students participate in University Chorus or Symphonic Band and chamber ensembles

A senior recital and faculty-approved recital hearing are part of the degree

Location

Study in New Orleans at Xavier, which "retains its distinction as the only historically Black, Catholic University in the United States" (xula.edu/about)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Preferred Scholarship DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Preferred Application DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Letter of Recommendation

Submit one letter from a college counselor

Transcript

Submit an official high school transcript

Essay (Conditional)

Required when official test scores are not submitted

Resume (Conditional)

Required when official test scores are not submitted

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or the Xavier University application

Xavier charges no university application fee

University admission and the music department audition are separate steps

Enrollment

Apply by December 1 for preferred scholarship consideration

Apply by March 1 for preferred fall admission consideration

Applications continue on a rolling basis after the preferred deadline

Test scores are optional for university admission

What's The Process

Admission Audition

All prospective music majors must pass a live faculty audition before acceptance into the Department of Music

Xavier does not publish area-specific repertoire on its current public pages; contact the department for the current audition list

Contact

Department of Music: 504-520-7597

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music scholarship recipients participate in at least two ensembles, one large and one small, each semester

Merit-based institutional scholarships are reviewed through the university admission process

Apply by December 1 for preferred scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.52

Admit rate

69%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.6K

Earnings

$52K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$29,361

Before aid

Average net price

$17,127

After aid

Cas Pre Pharm 2026 2027.Pdf · xula.edu College Scorecard

Training

Broad liberal-arts music degree combining applied study, theory, history, conducting, and ensemble work

Students complete private music instruction and recital class across all four years

A required 18-hour minor supports interdisciplinary study

Performance & Productions

Students participate in University Chorus or Symphonic Band and chamber ensembles

A senior recital and faculty-approved recital hearing are part of the degree

Location

Study in New Orleans at Xavier, which "retains its distinction as the only historically Black, Catholic University in the United States" (xula.edu/about)

Updated 3d ago