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Xavier University of Louisiana
- One Drexel Drive
- New Orleans, LA 70125
- OPEID College Code: 00203200
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- General Phone: (504) 486-7411
- President: Dr. Norman C. Francis
- Website: www.xula.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 3,088
- College Mascot: Gold Rush
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Gold Nuggets
Note: Women's Team 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.xula.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 769 | 2,305 | 3,074 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 433 (56%) | 1,388 (60%) | 1,821 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 180 (42%) | 484 (35%) | 664 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 157 | 24% |
| ACT ® Exam | 557 | 84% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 60% | 46% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,118 | $4,924 | $2,606 | $6,314 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 18 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,535 | 1,224 | 1,038 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $13,800 | $12,900 | $12,100 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,800 | $12,900 | $12,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,900 | $6,500 | $6,200 |
| Other Expenses | $1,692 | $1,631 | $1,574 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,661 | $7,632 | $7,367 |
| Other Expenses | $1,692 | $1,631 | $1,574 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,692 | $1,631 | $1,574 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,592 | $22,031 | $20,874 |
| Out of State | $23,592 | $22,031 | $20,874 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,353 | $23,163 | $22,041 |
| Out of State | $24,353 | $23,163 | $22,041 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,692 | $15,531 | $14,674 |
| Out of State | $16,692 | $15,531 | $14,674 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $19,540 | $19,540 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,088 Undergraduate: 2,322 Graduate: 87 Professional: 679
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 853 Female: 2,235
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 645 Female: 1,677
- Graduate Gender Male: 22 Female: 65
- Professional Gender Male: 186 Female: 493
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,933 Part-Time: 155
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,238 Part-Time: 84
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 46 Part-Time: 41
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 649 Part-Time: 30
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 97 | 3% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Black | 2,170 | 70% |
| Asian | 335 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.9% |
| White | 133 | 4% |
| Unknown | 324 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 131 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,004 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 999 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 605 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 193 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 84 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 29 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 29 | 0.9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 696 | 665 | 31 |
| Faculty Status | 212 | 186 | 26 |
| Tenured Faculty | 86 | 86 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 212 | 186 | 26 |
| Primarily Instruction | 212 | 186 | 26 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 45 | - |
| Other Professionals | 228 | 226 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 211 | 208 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 138 | 135 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 19 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,006 (153) | $59,701 (84) | $55,942 (69) |
| Professor | $78,900 (38) | $77,527 (26) | $81,875 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $59,554 (36) | $60,703 (18) | $58,406 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,365 (54) | $51,804 (28) | $50,892 (26) |
| Instructor | $40,000 (7) | $41,000 (4) | $38,667 (3) |
| Lecturer | $37,722 (18) | $36,500 (8) | $38,700 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,757 (33) | $100,898 (16) | $87,035 (17) |
| Professor | $125,720 (5) | $125,720 (5) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $102,738 (8) | $104,425 (4) | $101,050 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,776 (18) | $81,154 (7) | $83,809 (11) |
| Instructor | $76,750 (2) | - (-) | $76,750 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,324 (186) | $63,357 (100) | $58,961 (86) |
| Professor | $81,687 (43) | $81,614 (31) | $81,875 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $64,010 (44) | $65,201 (22) | $62,819 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,456 (72) | $54,723 (35) | $56,149 (37) |
| Instructor | $45,066 (9) | $41,000 (4) | $48,319 (5) |
| Lecturer | $37,722 (18) | $36,500 (8) | $38,700 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,164,687 | $575,076 | $589,611 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Basketball | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $36,836 | $35,639 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,960 | $46,051 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 23% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 13% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 36% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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