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Xavier University of Louisiana

One Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125

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Xavier University of Louisiana School Description

Xavier University of Louisiana is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is the promotion of a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place in a pluralistic teaching and learning environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

Xavier's student body is predominantly African American (76%), but the university is open to all. Recent years have seen a growing influx of out-of-state students, yet one-half of the university’s 3,000 students are from Louisiana. The University’s pre-Hurricane Katrina (2005) enrollment was 4,100.

Xavier education not only equips students with the competitive skills and knowledge to thrive in the 21st century, but also instills in them the grace and character needed to promote a more just and humane society – the core of our mission.

Xavier's curriculum is liberal arts oriented and requires all students to follow a core curriculum, but today more than half of its undergraduate students currently major in the natural or health sciences, with the most popular choices being biology, chemistry, business and pharmacy. Other preferred majors include mass communications, political science, and psychology and computer science. In all, Xavier offers training in some three dozen fields on the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree level.

Xavier has been especially successful in educating health professionals. The College of Pharmacy, one of only two pharmacy schools in Louisiana, is among the nation’s top three producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy degree recipients, in pre-medical education, Xavier ranks first in the nation in placing African American students into medical schools, where it has been ranked for the past 14 years. The acceptance rate of Xavier graduates by medical schools is almost twice the national average, and 92% of those who enter medical schools complete their degree programs.

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Xavier University of Louisiana

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Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, coed, liberal arts historically Black Roman Catholic university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Xavier has the distinction of being the only historically black university in the United States that is Roman Catholic. Although founded to develop African-American Christian leadership, today more than half of its population is non-Catholic and 10 percent is non-black.

A premier university for educating African-American students in the sciences, Xavier regularly ranks first in the nation in placing African American students into medical school as well as first in awarding African Americans baccalaureate degrees in the physical sciences, the biological/life sciences, and physics. The College of Pharmacy is one of only two pharmacy schools in Louisiana. It ranks among the top three colleges in the nation in graduating African Americans with Pharm. D. degrees.

History

Located in New Orleans, the small liberal arts college dates back to 1925, when St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament founded the coeducational secondary school from which it evolved. St. Katharine, supported by the interest of a substantial inheritance from her father, banker-financier Francis Drexel, founded and staffed many institution throughout the U.S. in an effort to help educate Native Americans and Blacks.

Aware of the serious lack of Catholic-oriented education available to young Blacks in the South, St. Katharine came to New Orleans and established a high school on the site previously occupied by Southern University. The High School continues on today as Xavier University Preparatory School, known as Xavier Prep. A Normal School, offering one of the few career fields (teaching) open to Blacks at the time, was added two years later. In 1925 Xavier University became a reality when the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was established. The first degrees were awarded three years later. In 1927, a College of Pharmacy was opened.

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Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
XULA

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,690
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,800
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Xavier University of Louisiana Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Xavier University of Louisiana Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 73%
Men 27%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 74%
Other 12%
Asian 10%
Caucasian 4%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 68%
Out-of-State 32%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Louisiana 68%
Texas 5%
California 3%
Georgia 3%
Illinois 2%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 50%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference)
Track (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference)

Xavier University of Louisiana Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 13,800    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 13,700    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,000    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,706 81%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,558 35%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,875 66%  
Student Loans:
 $ 8,136 49%  
Any Aid:
   96%  

Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 59% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 24%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 400, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Xavier University of Louisiana

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Question: Xavier university of louisiana IS IT private?&& Is it good.?

26 months ago
traveler
traveler

Best Answer

Yes its a good school for its specialties. It is a private school. Xavier University of Louisiana is located in the heart of New Orleans, minutes away from the city's business, cultural, government and recreational facilities. Enrollment at Xavier's College of Arts and Sciences is approximately 2,500, along with an enrollment of approximately 590 at the College of Pharmacy, and approximately 200 at the Graduate School. Founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1915, it has the distinction of being the only historically Black and Catholic university in the western hemisphere. However, its doors have always been open to students of all races and religious creeds. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Xavier ranks 1st in the nation in placing African American students into medical schools, outpacing such prestigious national competitors as Harvard, Yale, Michigan and North Carolina, and such prominent HBCU’s as Morehouse, Spelman and Howard.
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Question: xavier university of louisiana..private?&& Is it good.?

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26 months ago
NOLA guy
NOLA guy

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Xavier University has a great reputation, but I don't have any personal experience with the school. You should re-post this question in the New Orleans section of the Travel category as that would result in more responses. Good luck!
walksupontrees
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Question: Anybody hear of Xavier University in New Orleans?

If so, do you know anything about their masters program in education/teaching. Doesn't seem like it's very tough to get in at the moment, but other than that I don't know anything about it. Does anybody reccomend this school? If so why? Just wondering about its masters program in teaching and education, do you know anything about its credentials / does it have a strong masters program in my area?
35 months ago
Bradford B
Bradf...

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Katharine Drexel, ora pro noblis! It's a Catholic college, founded by St. Katharine Drexel, that 99% of the people will confuse for the Xavier in Cincinnati- and outside of New Orleans, that's the most notable feature. Other than that, it's a college few have heard of. But, you're in a field where the name of the school isn't all that important. Do a scouting run, go sit in a class or two. If it works for you, go for it. If not, look at UNO or tolerate driving to Baton Rouge four times a week.
rayray21
rayray21

Question: Who are some famous people who graduated from Xavier University in New Orleans?

47 months ago
Iczer
Iczer

Best Answer

Alvin J. Boutte '51 The founder and CEO of Indecorp, the largest Black-owned financial institution in the U.S. Also serves as chair and CEO of the Independence Bank and the Drexel National Bank in Chicago, Ill. General Bernard Randolph (retired, USAF) '54 Only the third African-American to reach the rank of four-star general in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, serving as head of the USAF Space and Defense Systems Command. Now an executive with the defense contractor TRW Corporation. Dr. Charles Champion '55 A community pharmacist in Memphis, Tenn., and a specialist in the use of herbal medicines. Named as one of America's 50 most influential pharmacists by American Druggist magazine. Annabelle Bernard '56 The first Black to perform as a principle player with the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany. Thirty-four years later she is still performing in Europe, and has been awarded the highly coveted title of Kammersaengerin by the German government. A soprano, she has performed on five continents. George McKenna III '61 Currently serving as superintendent of the Inglewood Unified School District in Los Angeles, Calif. While serving as principal at Washington High in Los Angeles, he turned a "bad" urban school in a educational model of excellence, the basis for the TV movie "The George McKenna Story," starring Denzel Washington. Dr. Marie McDemmond '68 First female president at Norfolk State University (enrollment 8,400). A 25-year veteran in higher education, she previously served as vice president for finance and chief operating officer at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Louis Castenell '68 Dean of the University of Cincinnati's College of Education. Has been heralded in such national publications as The New York Times and The Washington Post for his innovative teacher education programs. Alexis Herman '69 First African American U.S. Secretary of Labor; former director of the White House office of Public Liaison. Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle '71 Currently serving his second consecutive, eight-year term as U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court in New Orleans. Dr. Regina Benjamin '79 Private physician in Bayou La Batre, Ala. Winner of the 1997 Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights. First African American woman named to the American Medical Association's Board of Trustees. Sherrie Brown Littlejohn '79 Vice President and chief information officer for SBC Messaging in Ramon, Calif., a telecommunications subsidiary of voice mail service provider SBC Communications. Rosalind Miller '88 Director of the J.B. Henderson Family Investment Center in New Iberia, La., which provides services for residents of the area's three low-income housing developments. Patrice Jean '93 Graduate student at Princeton University, where she was honored as an "Unsung Heroine" for her demonstrated commitment to social justice and academic excellence. Also presented Graduate Student Teaching Award for effectiveness in teaching molecular biology.

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