Xavier University of Louisiana: Review & Facts

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Xavier University of Louisiana is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,420 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1915 and is one of the 15 colleges and schools located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Xavier University of Louisiana is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Xavier University of Louisiana will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Xavier University of Louisiana deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Biology, Medical, Psychology, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Xavier University of Louisiana is relatively low at 68% (close to Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is low - 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Xavier University of Louisiana is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - $24,000 a year. The additional fees at Xavier University of Louisiana beyond tuition are nearly $2,900; this comes to $26,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Xavier University of Louisiana additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to government data, 8,803 applications were submitted and 8,377 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

Xavier University of Louisiana might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Xavier University of Louisiana in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Xavier University of Louisiana offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Xavier University of Louisiana, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Xavier University of Louisiana offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Xavier University of Louisiana. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Xavier University of Louisiana appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Xavier University of Louisiana Location and Address

Postal Address:
Xavier University of Louisiana
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana
70125-1098, USA
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