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Xavier University of Louisiana

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Xavier University of Louisiana: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Xavier University of Louisiana is a US university offering diploma, bachelor’s, and master’s study, with a catalogue that includes tourism management, adventure guide, event management, and arts programmes. It suits students who want a Catholic HBCU in New Orleans and a smaller set of clearly defined programme areas.

  2. What you can study

    You can study at diploma, bachelor’s, and master’s level. Listed programmes include Adventure Guide Certificate, Adventure Guide Diploma, Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bachelor of Tourism Management with majors in Adventure Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism Studies, Event Management Certificate, and several Bachelor of Arts options such as General Program, General Studies, Applied Creative Arts, Criminology, and Economic and Political Studies.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for the specific programme and level they want. You should confirm the required documents, deadlines, English language requirements if any, and whether your previous qualifications are accepted, by checking the admissions pages on the university website.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in New Orleans will vary by housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the available information, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check the admissions route, visa steps, document certification, housing options, and whether your programme has any placement or schedule requirements that affect arrival dates.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so this institution sits in a very large national field. Its clearest point of difference is its identity as a Catholic HBCU in New Orleans, combined with a programme list that is focused rather than broad.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Xavier University of Louisiana

What degree levels are available?

Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, and Master's Degree.

How many programmes are listed?

42 programmes.

What country is it in?

The United States.

What is the official website?

http://www.xula.edu/

Overview

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.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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