School Information

54.4
Total Enrollment 3,338
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Xavier University of Louisiana

http://www.xula.edu
One Drexel Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098
(504) 486-7411

Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Xavier University of Louisiana, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,408), and 70% receive loans ($6,055 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,000. Off campus it is around $8,236.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Xavier University of Louisiana is $16,084 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,278 people applied to Xavier University of Louisiana. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 67.0% female ) and 35.0% accepted (38.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 2,666 undergraduate students at Xavier University of Louisiana, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 8.0% of the 672 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     53.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 504-520-7388
Admissions Office Email apply@xula.edu
Admissions Office Address One Drexel Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098
Admissions Website http://www.xula.edu/admissions/index.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.xula.edu/admissions/apply.php
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Xavier University of Louisiana, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Xavier University of Louisiana SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 540
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Xavier University of Louisiana Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 136
Biochemistry 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 134
Microbiology, General 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 35
Accounting 8
Business Administration and Management, General 11
Finance, General 5
Management Science, General 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
Communication, journalism, and related programs 15
Mass Communication/Media Studies 15
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 2
Computer Science 4
Education 6 32
Biology Teacher Education 0 4
Chemistry Teacher Education 0 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0
Curriculum and Instruction 6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 1
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0 1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 3
Music Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 3 3
English language and literature/letters 7
English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 0 147
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 0
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 147
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1
History 4
History, General 4
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Statistics, General 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0
Health and Physical Education, General 0
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 1
Physical sciences 54
Chemistry, General 47
Chemistry, Other 2
Physics, General 5
Psychology 52
Psychology, General 52
Social sciences 22
Political Science and Government, General 16
Sociology 6
Theology and religious vocations 2 3
Theology/Theological Studies 2 3
Visual and performing arts 5
Art/Art Studies, General 2
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 1
Voice and Opera 2
 
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