The Xavier University of Louisiana is a private non-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This institution is established with the motive of with gods help there is no fear.
This institution was, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, which is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the university is to contribute more and preparing its students to assume leadership and service in a global society. Here they prepare students in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, to enhance their interpersonal skills, personal growth, and community service.
Xavier offers preparation in nearly 50 major areas on the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels. Undergraduate students, regardless of their major are required to complete forty hours of core curriculum courses that will challenge students to think critically and creatively about their world, regions, communities, and themselves
Students Population of Xavier University of Louisiana
Today in Xavier 73 percent of its enrolment is African American and 16 percent is Catholic. Just less than one-half of Xavier students are from Louisiana (44.3%), primarily from the New Orleans area.
Non-local enrolment continues to increase with students coming from 40 other states and U.S. territories. Sixteen foreign countries are represented on campus. However, its doors have always been open to qualified students of every race and creed.
Student life is enriched by the social and cultural setting of New Orleans, and by campus activities designed to enhance personal growth, interpersonal skills, and leadership in such areas as community service, the environment, cultural concerns, and social justice.
The Xavier University of Louisiana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer various degree programs.
The University has also been awarded candidacy status by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and Accreditation-Provisional status by the Accreditation