Xavier University of Louisiana
HBCUNew Orleans, Louisiana
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.57
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Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) is a private historically black Catholic university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It is the only Catholic HBCU. Upon the canonization of Katharine Drexel in 2000 it became the first Catholic university founded by a saint.
- Rankings
#178 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #178 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2015). Source: US News ↗
Master's Universities
Ranked #231 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #666 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$27,868▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $41,754
Room & Board: $10,086
Books & Supplies:
1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125-1098
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