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About UL System

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is one of the largest higher education systems in the country.

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a public, multi-campus university system dedicated to the service of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and its people. The System offers a broad spectrum of educational opportunities ranging from technical training at the associate level to research at the doctoral level. It encompasses nine diverse higher education institutions: Grambling State University, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University, University of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ at Lafayette, University of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ at Monroe, and University of New Orleans. While these nine institutions share the responsibility for providing high-quality educational opportunities for the people of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ through a lifetime of intellectual growth, each institution's specific mission is shaped by its historic and unique strengths.

Mission & Vision

The fundamental mission of the System is to emphasize teaching, research, and community service to enhance the quality of life for the state's citizens. Through this mission, students are afforded experiences to discover, create, transmit, and apply knowledge. The purpose of the System is to provide high quality education that is cost efficient to both students and taxpayers, enabling students to reach their highest potential.

Student Enrollment

ENROLLS MORE THAN
83,000 students

We are the largest higher education system in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

39% Male
61% Female

46%
Minority

34%
Undergraduates receive TOPS

35%
Undergraduates receive Pell Grants

The Universities of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

We are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Largest Higher Education System

Graduates in 2023-24

15,603
students graduated in 2023-24

55% of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 4 year graduates 938 in Engineering
55% of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 4 year graduates 1,254 in Education
73% of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 4 year graduates 1,653 in Nursing
100% of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 4 year graduates 74 in Pharmacy

Who We Are

History

  • Founded in 1974 as the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities

  • Name changed in 1998 to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and transferred five community colleges to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Community and Technical College System

  • In 2011, the University of New Orleans joined the UL System as the ninth university

Board

  • 16-member Board of Supervisors

  • 15 appointed by the Governor for 6-year terms

  • 1 student member selected by UL System SGA Presidents each May

Leadership

  • System President and CEO Rick Gallot since January 2024

  • Board Chair Mark Romero since 2024

  • Board Vice Chair Brad Stevens since 2024

  • Board Parliamentarian Kristine Russell since 2025

Budget

  • $906.5 million Operating Budget for FY 2020-21

  • 22% ($185.4 million) State Funds

  • 78% ($672.9 million) Self-Generated Revenue

Research

Cutting-edge research includes nanobiotechnology, coastal restoration, 3D visualization, supercomputing, and pharmacology

Become a part of the UL System family

Support our mission to enhance the quality of life for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's citizens.