Xavier University of Louisiana Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 39%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Xavier University of Louisiana are mostly Black with a smaller Asian population. The school has low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Xavier University of Louisiana is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Xavier University of Louisiana students
Race	Percent of Students
White	4%
Black	76%
Hispanic	4%
Asian	10%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3%
International	2%
Race Unknown	1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 37%

There are 215% more female students than male students enrolled at Xavier University of Louisiana with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Xavier University of Louisiana has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Xavier University of Louisiana students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	24%
Women	76%

Enrollment by gender for Xavier University of Louisiana students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	776
Women	2,442

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 75%

Xavier University of Louisiana draws 25 percent of students from Louisiana, 75 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Louisiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Xavier University of Louisiana students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	25%
Out of State	75%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$55,657 per year

64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,218

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	5.3%
Part-time undergraduates	4.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160904.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026