Is Xavier University of Louisiana a Catholic college?

Yes. Xavier University of Louisiana is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (founding congregation; retains one-third of board membership).

What is Xavier University of Louisiana’s Compass Score?

69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Xavier University of Louisiana?

Mass is listed at St. Katharine Drexel Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

Xavier University of Louisiana

LocationNew Orleans, LA
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,181 students
SponsorSisters of the Blessed Sacrament (founding congregation; retains one-third of board membership)

Official website

Campus tour

Xavier University of Louisiana Virtual Campus Tour · From the college’s official YouTube channel. Plays from YouTube when you tap it.

Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is a Catholic, historically Black university in New Orleans. Campus Ministry publishes Mass every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, with confession thirty minutes before each Mass, and a Dominican priest serves as University Chaplain. The XCore curriculum required of all students includes one Faith and Society course and one Examined Life course, and a theology major is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

Monday–Friday12:00 PMSt. Katharine Drexel Chapel · During the academic year.
Sunday12:30 PMSt. Katharine Drexel Chapel · During the academic year.

Confession 2

Monday–Friday11:30 AMSt. Katharine Drexel Chapel · Thirty minutes before the noon Mass.
Sunday12:00 PMSt. Katharine Drexel Chapel · Thirty minutes before the 12:30 PM Sunday Mass.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
“Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
“Reconciliation (Confessions): Every day thirty (30) minutes before Mass”
Confession is offered thirty minutes before each scheduled Mass.
“Reconciliation (Confessions): Every day thirty (30) minutes before Mass”
Confession is offered thirty minutes before each scheduled Mass.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Rita Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 2729 Lowerline Street, New Orleans
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 4230 South Broad Street, New Orleans
Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 1802 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 3368 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 8128 Plum Street, New Orleans

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass every weekday at noon during the academic year.)
Sources (3)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
2. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Daily Mass: 12 noon Sunday Mass: 12:30 pm”
  The Campus Ministry home page lists daily Mass at noon and Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM.
3. Faith & Leadership – Xavier University Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/faithandleadership/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Is nourished through an active Campus Ministry staff who provide daily Eucharistic Liturgy and pastoral care”
  Campus Ministry provides daily Mass.
Partly:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM. The Sunday evening service ('Sunday Night Alive') is interfaith, not a Mass.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
2. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Daily Mass: 12 noon Sunday Mass: 12:30 pm”
  The Campus Ministry home page lists daily Mass at noon and Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM.
Yes:
Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (The liturgy page lists confession 'every day thirty (30) minutes before Mass', i.e. 11:30 AM Monday-Friday and 12:00 PM Sunday (six scheduled times a week).)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Reconciliation (Confessions): Every day thirty (30) minutes before Mass”
  Confession is offered thirty minutes before each scheduled Mass.
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., was named University Chaplain in January 2026; the 2025-2026 student handbook says Campus Ministry has two full-time chaplains (Catholic and Interfaith).)
Sources (2)
1. Xavier Welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as New University Chaplain - Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/news/2026/01/xavier-welcomes-fr-peter-damian-harris-o.p-as-new-university-chaplain.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Xavier University of Louisiana welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as the new University Chaplain.”
  A Dominican priest, Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., is University Chaplain (since January 2026).
2. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry is staffed by a Director, 2 fulltime Chaplains (Catholic and Interfaith), Catholic Deacon, Administrative Assistant, Music Minister, Liturgical Dance Instructor and Peer Leaders (student volunteers).”
  Campus Ministry has a director, a full-time Catholic chaplain, an interfaith chaplain, a Catholic deacon, a music minister, and other staff.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The St. Katharine Drexel Chapel is open to anyone who wants to pray during the semester; times vary with events.)
Sources (2)
1. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Is the chapel only for Catholic students? No, the Chapel is for anyone who wants to pray and participate in spiritual worship. When is the chapel open? The chapel is open during each semester, times vary based on events.”
  The campus chapel is open for prayer during each semester.
2. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Morning Praise: Every weekday morning in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel from 8:15 AM to 8:25 AM”
  Morning Praise is held every weekday in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (12 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 6 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The XCore table lists one 3-credit Faith and Society course. The Faith and Leadership page (e11) still states 6 hours of theology and 6 of philosophy, which matches the pre-2018 60-hour core; the XCore page reflects the current core.)
Sources (1)
1. Xavier Core | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/division/division-of-business/business-xavier-core.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Faith and Society | 3 | The Examined Life | 3”
  XCore includes one 3-credit Faith and Society course and one 3-credit Examined Life course.
  “The Xavier Core Curriculum emphasizes Xavier’s identity as a Catholic and Historically Black Institution and supports the goal that students should achieve both breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts.”
  The Xavier Core (XCore) is the university core curriculum.
Not enough information:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (One 3-credit Examined Life course. The 2018 approved-course list (e10, newest found) shows the Examined Life area consists of philosophy (PHIL) courses.)
Sources (2)
1. Xavier Core | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/division/division-of-business/business-xavier-core.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Faith and Society | 3 | The Examined Life | 3”
  XCore includes one 3-credit Faith and Society course and one 3-credit Examined Life course.
  “The Xavier Core Curriculum emphasizes Xavier’s identity as a Catholic and Historically Black Institution and supports the goal that students should achieve both breadth and depth of knowledge in the liberal arts.”
  The Xavier Core (XCore) is the university core curriculum.
2. New Core Curriculum Approved Courses (May 2018)xula.edu/assets/18.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Examined Life: PHIL 1040 The Meaning of Life PHIL 1050 The Quest for Knowledge PHIL 1060 Law, Liberty and Society”
  The Examined Life core area is satisfied by philosophy courses (2018 list).
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology B.A. and minor; the university also offers a Th.M. through the Institute for Black Catholic Studies.)
Sources (1)
1. Department of Theology | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/department/department-of-theology.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “the Department of Theology enables majors and minors to reflect critically on their historical situations in light of Christian and other faith traditions”
  The Department of Theology offers a major and a minor.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 counted from the 2025-2026 handbook: Director (Lisa McClain), Catholic chaplain, Catholic deacon, and music minister. Excluded the interfaith chaplain, the administrative assistant, peer leaders, and the liturgical dance instructor. The online staff page is partly out of date.)
Sources (1)
1. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry is staffed by a Director, 2 fulltime Chaplains (Catholic and Interfaith), Catholic Deacon, Administrative Assistant, Music Minister, Liturgical Dance Instructor and Peer Leaders (student volunteers).”
  Campus Ministry has a director, a full-time Catholic chaplain, an interfaith chaplain, a Catholic deacon, a music minister, and other staff.
  “Campus Ministry Director of Campus Ministry Lisa McClain”
  Lisa McClain is Director of Campus Ministry.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Student retreats in fall and spring.)
Sources (2)
1. Get Involved – Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/campus-ministry-get-involved.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Student Retreats – Fall & Spring Faculty/Staff Morning of Prayer – Annual Bible Study - how the bible applies to daily life RCIA Classes – learn about the Catholic faith Coffee/Prayer & Conversation”
  Campus Ministry offers fall and spring student retreats, Bible study, RCIA classes, and Coffee/Prayer & Conversation.
2. Faith and Spiritual Life at Xavier University | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/faith.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Staff includes lay and religious individuals who facilitate on and off-campus retreats, organize volunteer outings”
  Campus Ministry staff lead on- and off-campus retreats and volunteer outings.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Knights of Peter Claver Collegiate (Unit 403), Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference, Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors, RCIA, and a weekly Bible study.)
Sources (3)
1. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Other opportunities for student involvement in Campus Ministry include liturgical dancers, bible study, gospel choir, retreat team, praise team, Knights of Peter Claver Collegiate (Unit 403), Society of St. Vincent DePaul Conference, Church Minister (Lectors, Ushers, EM, Decorators), and Catholic Relief Ambassadors.”
  Campus Ministry student groups include a Knights of Peter Claver collegiate unit, a Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference, Catholic Relief Services ambassadors, Bible study, a gospel choir, and a retreat team.
2. Get Involved – Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/campus-ministry-get-involved.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “CRS Student Ambassadors: Are part of a network of CRS ambassador groups at colleges across the United States who are passionate about global social justice issues. Please contact the Campus Ministry Office at xucrsambassadors@gmail.com”
  Campus Ministry sponsors Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors focused on global social justice.
3. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Monday | RCIA | Adm. Bldg. 102 | 6:15 PM | Tuesday | Sacred Dance | Chapel | 6:00 PM | Wednesday | Bible Study | Adm. Bldg. 102 | 7:00 PM”
  Weekly RCIA (Mondays 6:15 PM), sacred dance (Tuesdays 6 PM), and Bible study (Wednesdays 7 PM).
Yes:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (St. Michael Hall houses male students only. St. Katharine Drexel Hall offers all-female housing.)
Sources (2)
1. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Katharine Drexel offers all-female housing as an option and St. Michael Hall provides an all-male living for our first-year students.”
  St. Katharine Drexel Hall offers all-female housing and St. Michael Hall is all-male.
2. Residential Halls | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/residential-education/residential-halls.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Michaels Hall Houses male students only.”
  St. Michael Hall is a single-sex (male) residence hall.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Residents may not have guests in their rooms overnight; visitation is noon to midnight daily.)
Sources (1)
1. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Each resident is responsible for the conduct of their guest(s). Residents may not entertain guest(s) in their rooms overnight.”
  Overnight guests are not permitted in residence hall rooms.
  “Residence hall visitation is 12:00 noon – 12:00 midnight each day in all Residence Halls.”
  Residence hall visitation is limited to noon to midnight.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Civic Engagement Center within the Office of Inclusion and Social Justice.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Inclusion and Social Justice | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/inclusion-social-justice/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Civic Engagement Center is a hub for students, faculty, staff, and community members who are passionate about making a positive impact through civic participation and community service.”
  The Civic Engagement Center coordinates community service.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The African American and Diaspora Studies minor includes service-learning.)
Sources (1)
1. Interdisciplinary Programs | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocs/mainexperience/interdisciplinary-programs.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our minor in AADS enhances majors in Political Science, Pre-Law, History, Sociology and Public Health and combines coursework, service-learning, study abroad, and internships”
  The African American and Diaspora Studies minor includes service-learning.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (The Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit describes itself as grounded in Catholic social teaching.)
Sources (1)
1. About The Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/centerforequityjustice/about-the-center-for-equity-justice-and-the-human-spirit.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Center is a movement—an intellectual, community-based, action-oriented movement saturated in Catholic social teaching”
  The Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit describes its work as grounded in Catholic social teaching.
Partly:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Title IX Policy on Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions provides reasonable adjustments for pregnant students.)
Sources (1)
1. Policy on Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions For Studentsxula.edu/title-ix/pregnancy-and-related-conditions-policy-1.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “for students are changes in the academic environment or typical operations that enable pregnant students with pregnancy-related conditions to continue to pursue their studies”
  The university provides reasonable adjustments so pregnant students can continue their studies.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors (global justice and poverty), Vincent's Vault food pantry, and the Gumbo Garden food and environmental justice initiative.)
Sources (3)
1. Get Involved – Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/campus-ministry-get-involved.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “CRS Student Ambassadors: Are part of a network of CRS ambassador groups at colleges across the United States who are passionate about global social justice issues. Please contact the Campus Ministry Office at xucrsambassadors@gmail.com”
  Campus Ministry sponsors Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors focused on global social justice.
2. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Social Justice Organizations designed to fulfill our responsibilities in helping others: Catholic Relief Services St. Peter Claver Fraternal Organization Society of St. Vincent DePaul Collegiate 100. Vincent's Vault Food Pantry Campus Ministry participates and organizes many service projects and events throughout the year”
  Campus Ministry organizes service through Catholic Relief Services, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincent's Vault food pantry.
3. Office of Inclusion and Social Justice | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/inclusion-social-justice/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “This initiative is a community initiative to promote sustainable food sources, community building, and social justice issues, including but not limited to food justice, environmental justice, health justice, and equity in our food systems.”
  The Gumbo Garden is a food and environmental justice initiative.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry runs service through Catholic Relief Services ambassadors, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincent's Vault food pantry.)
Sources (2)
1. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Social Justice Organizations designed to fulfill our responsibilities in helping others: Catholic Relief Services St. Peter Claver Fraternal Organization Society of St. Vincent DePaul Collegiate 100. Vincent's Vault Food Pantry Campus Ministry participates and organizes many service projects and events throughout the year”
  Campus Ministry organizes service through Catholic Relief Services, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincent's Vault food pantry.
2. Get Involved – Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/campus-ministry-get-involved.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “CRS Student Ambassadors: Are part of a network of CRS ambassador groups at colleges across the United States who are passionate about global social justice issues. Please contact the Campus Ministry Office at xucrsambassadors@gmail.com”
  Campus Ministry sponsors Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors focused on global social justice.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at noon and on Sundays, with confession scheduled thirty minutes before each Mass.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
  “Reconciliation (Confessions): Every day thirty (30) minutes before Mass”
  Confession is offered thirty minutes before each scheduled Mass.
A Dominican priest serves as University Chaplain, and the handbook lists a full-time Catholic chaplain and a Catholic deacon on the Campus Ministry staff.
Sources (2)
1. Xavier Welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as New University Chaplain - Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/news/2026/01/xavier-welcomes-fr-peter-damian-harris-o.p-as-new-university-chaplain.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Xavier University of Louisiana welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as the new University Chaplain.”
  A Dominican priest, Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., is University Chaplain (since January 2026).
2. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministry is staffed by a Director, 2 fulltime Chaplains (Catholic and Interfaith), Catholic Deacon, Administrative Assistant, Music Minister, Liturgical Dance Instructor and Peer Leaders (student volunteers).”
  Campus Ministry has a director, a full-time Catholic chaplain, an interfaith chaplain, a Catholic deacon, a music minister, and other staff.
Single-sex residence halls are available, and overnight guests are not permitted in residence hall rooms.
Sources (2)
1. Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Katharine Drexel offers all-female housing as an option and St. Michael Hall provides an all-male living for our first-year students.”
  St. Katharine Drexel Hall offers all-female housing and St. Michael Hall is all-male.
  “Each resident is responsible for the conduct of their guest(s). Residents may not entertain guest(s) in their rooms overnight.”
  Overnight guests are not permitted in residence hall rooms.
2. Residential Halls | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/residential-education/residential-halls.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “St. Michaels Hall Houses male students only.”
  St. Michael Hall is a single-sex (male) residence hall.
Campus Ministry runs Catholic service groups including Catholic Relief Services ambassadors, a Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference, and a food pantry.
Sources (2)
1. Get Involved – Campus Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/campus-ministry-get-involved.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “CRS Student Ambassadors: Are part of a network of CRS ambassador groups at colleges across the United States who are passionate about global social justice issues. Please contact the Campus Ministry Office at xucrsambassadors@gmail.com”
  Campus Ministry sponsors Catholic Relief Services student ambassadors focused on global social justice.
2. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Social Justice Organizations designed to fulfill our responsibilities in helping others: Catholic Relief Services St. Peter Claver Fraternal Organization Society of St. Vincent DePaul Collegiate 100. Vincent's Vault Food Pantry Campus Ministry participates and organizes many service projects and events throughout the year”
  Campus Ministry organizes service through Catholic Relief Services, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincent's Vault food pantry.

Concerns

The XCore lists one Faith and Society course and one Examined Life course; many Catholic colleges require two or more courses in each of theology and philosophy.
Sources (1)
1. Xavier Core | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/division/division-of-business/business-xavier-core.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Faith and Society | 3 | The Examined Life | 3”
  XCore includes one 3-credit Faith and Society course and one 3-credit Examined Life course.
No Eucharistic adoration appears on the published Campus Ministry schedule.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
Only one weekend Mass (Sunday 12:30 PM) is listed; there is no Saturday vigil Mass on the schedule.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass Schedule: Every weekday at Noon and at 12:30 PM on Sundays.”
  Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 12:30 PM.
2. Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Daily Mass: 12 noon Sunday Mass: 12:30 pm”
  The Campus Ministry home page lists daily Mass at noon and Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (St. Katharine Drexel Chapel)

Address: 1 Drexel Drive, Administration Building, Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70125
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, chapel conference room

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Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 15 on campus, 1 off campus

Retreats 1

Student RetreatsOff campus
Fall and spring
Campus Ministry student retreats each fall and spring, held on and off campus.
xula.edu, xula.edu

Faith formation 3

RCIAOn campus
Mondays 6:15 PM
Classes for those learning about the Catholic faith, in Administration Building room 102.
xula.edu, xula.edu
Bible StudyOn campus
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Weekly Campus Ministry Bible study in Administration Building room 102.
xula.edu
Spiritual DirectionOn campus
Thursdays 12:30-2:00 PM
Spiritual direction with a deacon in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel conference room.
xula.edu

Clubs and groups 2

Knights of Peter Claver Collegiate Unit 403On campus
Collegiate unit of the Catholic fraternal order affiliated with Campus Ministry.
xula.edu
Campus Ministry Student Leadership CouncilOn campus
Student council that advises Campus Ministry staff on goals and programs.
xula.edu

Liturgy and prayer 5

Morning PraiseOn campus
Weekdays 8:15 AM
Ten-minute morning prayer in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel.
xula.edu
Stations of the CrossOn campus
Fridays 6:00 PM during Lent
Lenten Stations of the Cross.
xula.edu
Remembrance Mass for Recently DeceasedOn campus
Fourth Thursday of each month, noon
Monthly memorial Mass.
xula.edu
Campus Ministry Gospel ChoirOn campus
Thursdays 6:00 PM
Choir that leads music at Sunday Mass and other services.
xula.edu, xula.edu
Sacred DanceOn campus
Tuesdays 6:00 PM
Liturgical dance ministry that practices weekly in the chapel.
xula.edu

Other 1

Black Catholic Family Day and Feast of St. Katharine DrexelOn campus
February; March 3
Annual Campus Ministry observances.
xula.edu

Service 3

Society of St. Vincent de Paul ConferenceOn campus
Campus conference of the Catholic charitable society.
xula.edu, xula.edu
Catholic Relief Services Student AmbassadorsOn campus
Students trained by CRS who work on global justice and poverty issues.
xula.edu
Vincent's Vault Food PantryOn campus
Food pantry staffed through Campus Ministry.
xula.edu

Social life 1

Coffee/Prayer & ConversationOn campus
Informal prayer and conversation gatherings.
xula.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)

Office of Campus Ministry | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/index.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Daily Mass: 12 noon Sunday Mass: 12:30 pm”
The Campus Ministry home page lists daily Mass at noon and Sunday Mass at 12:30 PM.
“1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125 Administration Building, Suite 101 campusministry@xula.edu (504) 520-7593”
Campus Ministry is in Suite 101 of the Administration Building and publishes an office email and phone.
“1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125 Administration Building, Suite 101 campusministry@xula.edu (504) 520-7593”
Campus Ministry is in Suite 101 of the Administration Building and publishes an office email and phone.
Xavier University of Louisiana Student Handbook 2025-2026xula.edu/student-affairs/studenthandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Other opportunities for student involvement in Campus Ministry include liturgical dancers, bible study, gospel choir, retreat team, praise team, Knights of Peter Claver Collegiate (Unit 403), Society of St. Vincent DePaul Conference, Church Minister (Lectors, Ushers, EM, Decorators), and Catholic Relief Ambassadors.”
Campus Ministry student groups include a Knights of Peter Claver collegiate unit, a Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference, Catholic Relief Services ambassadors, Bible study, a gospel choir, and a retreat team.
Xavier Welcomes Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P., as New University Chaplain - Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/news/2026/01/xavier-welcomes-fr-peter-damian-harris-o.p-as-new-university-chaplain.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Fr. Damian presided over his first Mass as University Chaplain in the Saint Katharine Drexel Chapel on January 13, 2026.”
Mass is celebrated in the Saint Katharine Drexel Chapel on campus.
Liturgy Services and Worship Schedule | Xavier University of Louisianaxula.edu/ocm/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Spiritual Direction: Every Thursdays from 12:30PM- 2:00PM at St. Katharine Drexel Chapel Conference room by Deacon Harold Vincent, Sr., a trained spiritual director.”
A deacon offers weekly spiritual direction in the chapel conference room.

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Academic Excellence

59 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score49%
First-year retention 20% of score72%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,080 · ACT 21.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$9,547

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NAIA · Red River Athletic Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Navy · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	2,591
Total students	3,181
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,127
Cost of attendance (per year)	$40,434
Median federal debt at graduation	$24,053
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	49%
First-year retention	72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$52,184
Admission rate	69%
Students receiving Pell grants	54%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 950–1113ACT 19–24

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1080
SAT reading & writing	500–560
SAT math	450–553
ACT composite	19–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 49 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 160904
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Xavier University of Louisiana a Catholic college?: Yes. Xavier University of Louisiana is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (founding congregation; retains one-third of board membership).
What is Xavier University of Louisiana’s Compass Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Xavier University of Louisiana?: Mass is listed at St. Katharine Drexel Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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