Xavier Ranked a Top HBCU by Forbes

Trailblazing HBCU Institutions, Leaders and Advocates Recognized by UNCF at Annual Awards Ceremony During UNITE 2026 - UNCF

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Xavier Recognized by LinkedIn Among Nation's Top HBCUs for Career Success

Xavier Student Earns National Recognition for Cardiovascular Research

Xavier University Featured in National Shrine's "A New Birth of Freedom" Exhibit

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College of Pharmacy Alumna Elected National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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Xavier Archives Partners with Obama Presidential Center Through Historic Artifact Exhibition

About Xavier

“Xavier University is where leaders come from. No matter what the obstacles, Xavier alumni rise to the top. It's the Xavier way."

The ultimate 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.

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Xavier is ranked among the top HBCUs nationwide and recognized as a national leader in STEM and health sciences. Xavier is a leader in educating African American students who graduate from medical school, and its College of Pharmacy is among the country’s top producers of African American pharmacists.

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Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college with the distinction of being the only historically Black Roman Catholic institution of higher education in the United States.

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By the Numbers

Xavier prepares you to take on the world, and we have the numbers to back it up. If you seek a close-knit and supportive yet challenging and rigorous education, Xavier is the place for you.

11:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

70+

Majors in the Arts & Sciences

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Become a part of the XULA Family! Our academics define us, but our sense of community is what sets us apart. With over 50 majors in the arts and sciences, there is something for everyone. Our Alumni span the globe, eXcelling in all areas. Apply today to become a Xavierite- once a Xavierite, always a Xavierite.

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