Louisiana's largest public higher education system serving 84,000+ students across nine institutions.
The University of Louisiana System is one of the largest public higher education systems in the United States, operating nine institutions across Louisiana. The system was established in 1974 as the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities and renamed the University of Louisiana System in 1998. It serves a diverse student population through a unified approach to education, offering academic programs ranging from associate degrees to doctoral research.
The UL System comprises nine member institutions: Grambling State University (historically Black university), Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Louisiana at Monroe, and University of New Orleans. These institutions are categorized as one historically Black university, three research universities, and five regional universities, each serving distinct regional and academic missions.
The system is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable education to Louisiana residents while advancing the state's public interests. The UL System generates a $13.6 billion economic impact and fuels approximately 1 in 16 Louisiana jobs. With a unified commitment to transforming lives through education, the system strengthens Louisiana's future through enhanced access, innovation, partnerships, research, and development of a skilled talent pipeline.