| General information: |
(504) 486-7411 |
| Website: |
www.xula.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
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| Campus setting: |
City Midsize |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.xula.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.xula.edu/financial-aid/index.html |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.xula.edu/admissions/apply.php |
| Mission Statement: |
MISSION STATEMENTXavier 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. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Masters Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Other Characteristics: |
Historically Black College or University
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| OPE ID: |
00203200 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$15,500 |
$14,700 |
$13,900 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,000 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$6,800 |
$6,600 |
$6,500 |
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Other |
$1,726 |
$1,692 |
$1,631 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$7,814 |
$7,661 |
$7,632 |
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Other |
$1,726 |
$1,692 |
$1,631 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$1,726 |
$1,692 |
$1,631 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$25,226 |
$24,192 |
$23,031 |
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Off campus |
$26,240 |
$25,253 |
$24,163 |
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Off campus with family |
$18,426 |
$17,592 |
$16,531 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
3118 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
784 |
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Graduate enrollment |
2334 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
3516 |
908 |
2608 |
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Percent admitted: |
66% |
62% |
67% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
34% |
36% |
33% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
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X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
240 |
31% |
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ACT |
650 |
83% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
410 |
530 |
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SAT Math |
400 |
520 |
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SAT Writing |
410 |
520 |
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ACT Composite |
18 |
23 |
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ACT English |
16 |
23 |
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ACT Math |
17 |
24 |
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ACT Writing |
17 |
23 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Doctor |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Mass Communication/Media Studies |
15 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
15 |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer Science |
3 |
- |
- |
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Curriculum and Instruction |
- |
5 |
- |
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
- |
3 |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
- |
5 |
- |
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services |
- |
1 |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
1 |
2 |
- |
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching |
1 |
- |
- |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Foreign Language Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
- |
2 |
- |
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Music Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
18 |
- |
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Engineering. |
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Computer Engineering, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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French Language and Literature |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
6 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
131 |
- |
- |
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Biochemistry |
2 |
- |
- |
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Microbiology, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
137 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Statistics, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Health and Physical Education, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
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Theology and religious vocations. |
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Theology/Theological Studies |
- |
3 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
3 |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
44 |
- |
- |
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Chemistry, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
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Physics, General |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
51 |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
47 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
47 |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Political Science and Government, General |
20 |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
4 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
24 |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Music Performance, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Voice and Opera |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist |
7 |
- |
- |
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling |
- |
8 |
- |
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor |
- |
2 |
- |
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) |
- |
- |
152 |
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Category total |
7 |
10 |
152 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
6 |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
9 |
- |
- |
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Finance, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
8 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
26 |
- |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
7 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
343 |
31 |
152 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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