Two New Orleans universities among top 25 HBCUs in United States, according to CollegeRaptor
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Posted By: S. Moore on July 18, 2023 NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two New Orleans universities have been ranked in the top 25 HBCUs in the United States, according to CollegeRaptor. According to CollegeRaptor, HBCUs, historically Black colleges and universities, originally functioned to serve the African American community prior to the Civil Rights Movement. CollegeRaptor staff compiled a list of the top 25 HBCUs in the U.S. out of 102 based on the continuation of each institution’s original mission and offerings of academic opportunities for ethnic minorities and underrepresented communities. Dillard University and Xavier University both made the list with Dillard ranking 11 and Xavier 14. 11 Dillard University  Although Dillard University was founded in 1930, its history goes further back. It incorporated institutions that date back to 1868, Straight University and Union Normal School. Dillard University is fairly selective, accepting only 55% of students, and offers almost all students financial assistance to attend.Location: New Orleans, LA Institution Type: Private Student Enrollment: 1,202 14 Xavier University of Louisiana  Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. Accepting 95.3% of students, XULA has a student to faculty ratio of 13:1 and a 69% first year retention rate. Biology is the most popular major, followed by Psychology, Public Health, and Chemistry. 126 student athletes wear gold and white and participate in the Red River Athletic Conference. Location: New Orleans, LA Institution Type: Private Student Enrollment: 3,604 To see the full list, visit the CollegeRaptor website. SOURCE CollegeRaptor If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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