Xavier University of Louisiana
Academics
- Graduation Rate48%
- Majors Available69
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
Students with AP scores of 3 or higher can generally receive college credit for the appropriate course at Xavier. College credit is also awarded for students who participated in IB programs and made the scores required by Xavier. Some medical and dental schools do not accept credit for AP and IB. Therefore, students should consult with their academic advisor regarding these courses. In order to receive credit, students should have official AP or IB scores sent to the Admissions Office.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ART 1010/1020 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ART 1010/1020 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 2110/2120 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 1***/L Elective |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 8 | MATH 1030/1070 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 1070/2070 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHEM 1***/L Elective |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | MDRN 1010/1020 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 1*** |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CPSC 1710 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ART 1030/1040 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 1010/1020 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENGL 1010/1020 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL 1050 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1*** Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1010/1020 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | XFER 1*** Language Elective |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1*** Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | XFER 1*** Language Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JAPN 1010/1020 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LATN 1*** Language Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUST 1030/1040 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 8 | PHYS 2010/L/2020/L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 8 | PHYS 2010/L/2020/L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2121 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1121 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 1010 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 1010/1020 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 3009 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 2010 (MATH 1020) |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 1020 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 2010/2020 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 1030/1040 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Computer Science
- Computer Teacher Education
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Data Science, General
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
E
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
F
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
H
- Health Communication
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
J
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Medical Informatics
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physician Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Statistics, General
T
- Theology/Theological Studies
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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