Xavier University of Louisiana
One Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
(504) 486-7411
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
(504) 486-7411
Website: www.xula.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of Xavier University of Louisiana with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About Xavier University of Louisiana
Founded in 1915, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only historically black college in the United States affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Created to foster African-American Christian leadership, Xavier University has since grown to encompass a wide array of degree programs grounded in a core liberal arts curriculum. In recent years, Xavier University has gained a national reputation as a leader in science education for African-Americans, graduating more physics and biology baccalaureates than any other U.S. institution. In addition, Xavier University ranks among the top schools in awarding Pharm.D. degrees and placing African-American students in medical school.While career preparation is a core value at Xavier University of Louisiana, the institution prides itself on its balanced approach to higher education. The university strives to prepare students for positions of service and leadership through a combination of academic coursework, research, and community service.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 4,121Type: Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $12,200
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: 3Average ACT: 20
Average SAT: 985
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 4,121Retention Rate: 79%
Graduation Rate: 48%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
