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Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, coeducational, liberal arts, Roman Catholic university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was established in 1915 to develop African-American Christian leadership; however, today, over half of the student body is non-Catholic and only 10% is black. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Xavier is organized into the following academic divisions:
Xavier’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). The men’s teams are nicknamed the Gold Rush, and the women’s teams are known as the Gold Nuggets.
New Orleans, LA is home to Xavier University Of Louisiana. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in medicine, science, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 550. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Xavier University Of Louisiana has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,088 enrolled students (as of 2007). Xavier University Of Louisiana has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Xavier University Of Louisiana offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Xavier University Of Louisiana values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION STATEMENT
Xavier University of Louisiana is a Catholic and historically Black institution. 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. So that they will be able to assume roles of leadership and service, Xavier graduates will be:prepared for continual spiritual, moral, and intellectual development;liberally educated in the knowledge and skills required for leadership and service; and educated in a major field so that they are prepared to complete graduate or professional school and to succeed in a career and in life."
More complete details are provided below.
Xavier University Of Louisiana
One Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098
General Phone: (504) 486-7411
http://www.xula.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 192 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, chemistry courses, microbiology |
| Medicine | 122 | pharmacy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, mental health counseling, community health services |
| Business And Management | 34 | marketing, accounting, business management, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | political science, sociology, English, history, French language, Spanish language |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, early childhood education, English teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Media | 19 | mass communication |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer engineering, computer science, computer support |
| Music | 5 | voice, music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | theology, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 0 | statistics, mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Xavier University Of Louisiana in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 348 | 37 |
| First-professional degree | 122 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 11 |
Xavier University Of Louisiana is a historically black college.
In 2007, Xavier University Of Louisiana had a total enrollment of 3,088 students (2,998 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| First Professional | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Xavier University Of Louisiana offers campus housing for 1,468 of its 2,998 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,074 | 1,821 | 59% | 664 | 36% |
| Men | 769 | 433 | 56% | 180 | 42% |
| Women | 2,305 | 1,388 | 60% | 484 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,692 |
Financial Aid:
Xavier University Of Louisiana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203200)
Xavier University Of Louisiana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $125,720 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $104,425 | 4 | $101,050 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $81,154 | 11 | $83,809 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $100,898 | 17 | $87,035 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $77,527 | 12 | $81,875 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $60,703 | 18 | $58,406 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $51,804 | 26 | $50,892 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,000 | 3 | $38,667 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $36,500 | 10 | $38,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $59,701 | 69 | $55,942 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| Basketball | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| Track | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 3 | 13 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Xavier University Of Louisiana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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