Xavier University of Louisiana
HBCUFaith-BasedTest-OptionalGreek Life
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
NASM ACCREDITATION
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
•Known for a close, family-like atmosphere with full faculty attention
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
•Opera Workshop participation in junior and senior years
•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required
•Weekly Recital Class performance each semester
•Private applied voice instruction every semester
VOCAL STUDIES
•Italian, French, and German diction coursework
•Vocal Pedagogy and Literature I and II
•Elementary and Advanced Conducting
HBCU HERITAGE
•Located at the only Catholic HBCU in the United States
•90+ year legacy of opera and vocal performance in New Orleans
•Students perform with orchestral, jazz, and operatic institutions in the New Orleans area
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
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Deadlines
Scholarship PriorityDec 1, 2025
PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Audition Requirements
Songs
AUDITION REPERTOIRE
•Prepare pieces that demonstrate vocal ability and musicianship
•Repertoire should be appropriate for your voice type and level of training
•Perform for a jury of music faculty members
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 university admission
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
•Contact the Department of Music at 504-520-7597 to schedule an audition
•Audition is separate from the university admissions process
What's The Process
ADMISSION AUDITION
•All potential music majors must pass a live audition before the music faculty
•Audition determines acceptance into the Department of Music
SOPHOMORE REVIEW
•BM Performance students must pass a second audition at the end of the sophomore year
•This audition determines official admission into the performance degree program
•Students who do not pass may be redirected to BA Music or Music Education tracks
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
•Must maintain a minimum B average in major applied area
•Must maintain a minimum C average in all other required music courses
•Failure to meet standards may result in dismissal from the department
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Music scholarship recipients must participate in at least two ensembles (large and small) each semester
•Merit-based institutional scholarships are automatically reviewed during the university admissions process
•Apply by the December 1 preferred scholarship deadline for best consideration
Program info updated 7h ago
NASM ACCREDITATION
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
•Known for a close, family-like atmosphere with full faculty attention
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
•Opera Workshop participation in junior and senior years
•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required
•Weekly Recital Class performance each semester
•Private applied voice instruction every semester
VOCAL STUDIES
•Italian, French, and German diction coursework
•Vocal Pedagogy and Literature I and II
•Elementary and Advanced Conducting
HBCU HERITAGE
•Located at the only Catholic HBCU in the United States
•90+ year legacy of opera and vocal performance in New Orleans
•Students perform with orchestral, jazz, and operatic institutions in the New Orleans area
Updated 7h 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.
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
