Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. The purpose of the university is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.
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Xavier University Facts
- A recent AAMC report revealed that Xavier maintains its high-ranking status in sending African American graduates on to successfully complete Medical School. Xavier also remains among the top ten in sending African American Graduates to Medical School.
- Plexuss recognized Xavier as the nation’s #2 HBCU and as the #1 HBCU in Louisiana as part of their 2022 rankings. Xavier’s new Data Science program was also ranked as the top in the state.
- Xavier was recognized as the nation’s #3 HBCU by U.S. News “Best Colleges” Guide 2022.
- Xavier University of Louisiana was singled out as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in the 2021 edition of its “The Best 386 Colleges” publication.
- Xavier University of Louisiana was recognized as one of the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as well as the best value among southern regional universities in the recently released “Best Colleges 2020” guide by the U.S. News Media Group.
- The Xavier University Division of Business was awarded the Louisiana Quality Foundation’s (LQF) highest award, the Level 3 Louisiana Performance Excellence Award (LPEA) based on an evaluation of its proven effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, integrated processes, and tracked results.
- Xavier was again ranked #3 in a special 2023 report on the “Best Catholic Colleges and Universities” by the Edvocate.
- Xavier was recognized as among the nation’s top five HBCUs in the recently released “Best Colleges 2022” guide by the online college ranking site Niche.com.
- Xavier University of Louisiana is among the top 10% of “best colleges for the money” in Louisiana and the entire Southeast Region in the College Factual 2020 rankings and is recognized as one of the top four for that ranking in the state of Louisiana.
- Xavier University of Louisiana’s programs in biological and biomedical sciences, general biology, physical sciences, and chemistry are all ranked in the top 5 for the best value in the College Factual 2020 Rankings.
- With a 93% placement rate, Xavier remains Louisiana’s top institution for graduates successfully entering the job market according to career experts at Zippia.com.
- Xavier was designated as a 2020-2021 Military Friendly School by Military Friendly.
- Xavier was recently named the Best HBCU in the state of Louisiana by University Headquarters (University HQ), an independent hub of resources and information for those considering higher education.
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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart joined forces with UNCF and KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) to help 18 KIPP students earn a college degree. Through a new UNCF scholarship program launched in partnership with Kevin Hart’s Help From The Hart Charity and KIPP Public Schools, the $600,000 scholarship will provide funding to support KIPP students from eight different cities who are attending 11 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Freshman Lauryn Williams, and Juniors Daja Brooks and Mack Williams were among the selected students, awarded to them at a surprise event on August 6 in Los Angeles. >> Read More
Xavier University Staff
Since its founding, Xavier University of Louisiana has responded to the needs of the times … Faithful to our history as Black and Catholic and open to the world, we will educate and be a gift to the world.
Dr. C. Reynold Verret President