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New Orleans, Louisiana is home to Xavier University Of Louisiana. New Orleans is a large 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Xavier University Of Louisiana maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 3,091 enrolled students (as of 2005). Xavier University Of Louisiana has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Xavier University Of Louisiana. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Xavier University Of Louisiana offers students meal plans. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (504) 520-7388
Financial Aid Phone: (504) 520-7517
http://www.xula.edu
Xavier University Of Louisiana awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 232 | biology, chemistry, physics, bacteriology, biochemistry, chemistry courses |
| Medicine | 96 | pharmacy |
| Education And Teaching | 76 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, school counseling, elementary school teaching, special ed, biology teaching, music teaching, math teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 68 | psychology, mental health counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | political science, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, French language |
| Business And Management | 37 | marketing, accounting, finance, business management |
| Media | 27 | mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer science, computer support, computer engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | speech pathology |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Xavier University Of Louisiana in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 441 | 31 |
| First-professional degree | 96 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 7 |
Xavier University Of Louisiana is a historically black college.
In 2005, Xavier University Of Louisiana had a total enrollment of 3,091 students (2,963 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 82% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 35% |
| California | 10% |
| Texas | 10% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Xavier University Of Louisiana offers campus housing for 1,677 of its 2,963 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,248 | 3,516 | 83% | 1,001 | 28% |
| Men | 1,016 | 813 | 80% | 247 | 30% |
| Women | 3,232 | 2,703 | 84% | 754 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (504) 520-7388
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,574 |
Financial Aid:
Xavier University Of Louisiana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (504) 520-7517
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $102,878 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $87,889 | 5 | $85,167 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $74,923 | 10 | $72,933 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $89,144 | 16 | $77,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $67,143 | 11 | $71,709 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $53,308 | 22 | $51,203 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $46,131 | 44 | $44,115 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,698 | 5 | $41,341 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $31,500 | 8 | $32,263 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 113 | $52,787 | 90 | $48,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 73 | 125 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Track | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 45 | 76 |
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
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music 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
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND 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% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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