There is no substitute for a well prepared mind

Xavier’s curriculum is designed to give you a true liberal arts education. Whatever your academic major - you will also be required to master a core of prescribed courses in theology and philosophy, the arts and the humanities, communications, history and the social sciences, mathematics, and the natural sciences. If our requirements seem especially demanding, they are. This is serious preparation for a lifetime of learning and teaching, leadership and service. We'll help you build breadth of knowledge. We'll sharpen your curiosity, your critical thinking skills, and your compassion and self-confidence.

Sense of Purpose

Even with its special mission to serve the Black, Catholic community, Xavier’s doors are open to all qualified students. More than one-third of our students are Catholic, more than 80% African Americans, and our students hail from 40 states and 14 countries.

“At Xavier, I'm surrounded by the brightest and best. Even though I've never been an A student and I've never had a 4.0 average, I've never thought that I couldn't make it. I'll be successful in my field. I'll compete with the best. And I'll understand how to present myself to the world. Xavier has made sure I know all of those things.”

- Candra Palmer, Class of 2000

Your teachers will know you by name. The student/faculty ratio is 16:1.

Xavier in Brief
Admissions Procedures and Financial Aid
Some People Know Right Away
Sense of Purpose
Liberal Arts Education
Is Xavier For You?
Great Potential and Desire
Academic Programs
Greatest of All is Your Journey of Self-Discovery
Unforgettable Experiences
By Our Fruits You Will Know Us
Practice and Preparation
...and You Get New Orleans Too!

We encourage you to schedule a campus visit so you can experience our beautiful campus first-hand. You can also request more information or apply for admission online.

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