ROTC at Xavier University of Louisiana
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Yes, through cross-town: Xavier University of Louisiana students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Cross-town & partner options
Xavier University of Louisiana students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Tulane University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Tulane University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Xavier University of Louisiana in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.1 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 950–1,113 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–24 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $28,733 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,733 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Xavier University of Louisiana. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Xavier University of Louisiana has 2,628 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Xavier University of Louisiana takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Xavier University of Louisiana: FAQ
Does Xavier University of Louisiana have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Xavier University of Louisiana students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Which ROTC branches can Xavier University of Louisiana students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Tulane University of Louisiana, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Tulane University of Louisiana, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Tulane University of Louisiana, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Xavier University of Louisiana on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Xavier University of Louisiana and train with the unit at Tulane University of Louisiana.
School links and location
These links belong to Xavier University of Louisiana. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
xula.edu
- Admissions
xula.edu
- Apply
xula.edu
- Financial aid
xula.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
IPEDS UNITID: 160904
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