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Xavier University of Louisiana is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, private not-for-profit school with 3,240 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1915 and is one of the 14 schools and colleges 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

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and first-professional degree are available at Xavier University of Louisiana.

The most popular concentrations at Xavier University of Louisiana are Medical, Pharmacy, and Psychology.

Xavier University of Louisiana implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 41 degree programs including Accounting, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Finance, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Statistics.

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. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Xavier University of Louisiana is fair at 73% (above Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is low: 35%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Xavier University of Louisiana is pretty decent -- 16:1.

Tuition and Loans

If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Xavier University of Louisiana is 002032. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite easy to get a loan at Xavier University of Louisiana, as 70% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $8,100.

Average tuition pricing is slightly high, about $14,500 annually. The additional fees at Xavier University of Louisiana not covered by tuition are around $1,000; which comes to $15,500 a year.

Admissions Information

Xavier University of Louisiana will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

According to recent data, 3,516 applications were submitted and 2,307 were accepted (66%); so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Xavier University of Louisiana is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; additionally, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this school.

The graduate application fee is $30.00. The first-professional application fee is $25.00.

If you would like to receive more details about studying at Xavier University of Louisiana, call the school's general information office at (504) 486-7411 or check Xavier University of Louisiana Website.

Opportunities and Services

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 to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Xavier University of Louisiana provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 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.

Crime and Safety

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

Learn about other colleges around New Orleans. Other cities to get an education from near Xavier University of Louisiana are Metairie, Gretna, Harvey, Chalmette, and Kenner.

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Post Address: Xavier University of Louisiana, One Drexel Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098, USA
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