Xavier University Of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was established in the year 1915 as a high school. The university is the only Black and Catholic institution in the united states. The university offers degrees and certificate programs in the fields of business, communications, education, and basic pharmaceutical sciences. The courses are offered through the following academic divisions of the university:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Pharmacy
• Graduate Programs

Xavier University of Louisiana boasts of an active student life because of the large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those present on campus are the English Majors Club, Kappa Phi Kappa, Omega Psi Phi, Cultural Unity Club, and Student Environmental Club. Both male and female students of the university participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, and cross country.

Xavier University Of Louisiana Highlights

Where Xavier University Of Louisiana stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science, medicine, and therapy and counseling.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Xavier University Of Louisiana is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Xavier University Of Louisiana was 3,088 in 2007 (2,998 full-time equivalent).

About 27% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 73% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students, graduate students are 4%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 20%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Xavier University Of Louisiana participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Xavier University Of Louisiana provides on-campus housing for 1,468 of its 2,998 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Xavier University Of Louisiana Athletics

Xavier University Of Louisiana is in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.

Xavier University Of Louisiana offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 32 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 35 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Xavier University Of Louisiana Admissions (2007)

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