Xavier is recognized as a national leader in the sciences and the liberal arts, maintaining its position as the #1 in the nation for producing the most African American graduates who successfully complete medical school, and most recently ranking as the nation’s #2 HBCU by College Consensus.

The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.