University of Louisiana System

What University of Louisiana System does

The University of Louisiana System is a public state higher education system headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, governed by a 16-member Board of Supervisors (15 appointed by the Governor plus one elected student member). The system comprises nine member universities — Grambling State University (HBCU), Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Carnegie R1), University of Louisiana Monroe, and University of New Orleans — collectively enrolling more than 84,000 students and awarding 15,000+ degrees annually. The system reports a $13.6B annual economic impact on Louisiana and supports 1 in 16 jobs in the state; 88% of its students are Louisiana residents and 65%+ of graduates remain in-state post-graduation.

The system operates a portfolio of centralized programs layered on top of the nine campus operations: the For Our Future Award scholarship (up to $5,000/year full-time, $2,000/year part-time), the For Our Future Conference, the Academic Summit, the Title IX Summit, the Bridging the Divide professional development series, the Management & Leadership Institute, the Compete LA adult-learner re-engagement program, interactive data dashboards, and a free AI literacy microcredential launched in April 2025 reaching approximately 82,000 participants. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, state appropriations, donations and philanthropy, and auxiliary/research activities; the technology core is administrative (data dashboards, digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 504, and Title II ADA) rather than product-based.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through nine campus-based admissions offices and online/distance learning channels, with no private-sector parent or ownership structure — the entity is a government state entity wholly owned by the State of Louisiana. The system's positioning is regional: geographic reach spans every major Louisiana region, and strategic partnerships (Lightcast for alumni outcomes data, Coursera/Google for professional certificates, Northwestern State's community college transfer agreements) are designed to deepen in-state talent pipelines rather than to compete nationally.

Name

University of Louisiana System

Legal name

University of Louisiana System

Website

https://ulsystem.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University of Louisiana System is a public state higher education system comprising nine universities across Louisiana, serving 84,000+ students with undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, plus system-wide scholarships, AI literacy microcredentials, and workforce-aligned initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Affairs Administration (Curriculum, Scheduling, Academic Policy) (EDADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ), Student Information Systems (SIS) & Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) (EDADAIAA), Student Affairs Administration (Conduct, Wellbeing, Support Oversight) (EDADAKAC), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• University degree programs
• Scholarship funding
• Professional development
• Workforce education

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and mandatory fees across nine public universities. The system serves over 84,000 students who pay tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
2. State Appropriations: Public funding from the State of Louisiana to support operations, research, and student services across the nine-university system.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: The system operates donation platforms and fundraising initiatives to support student scholarships and institutional programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The University of Louisiana System is a public higher education system that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across nine member universities serving more than 84,000 students in Louisiana. It also operates system-wide scholarship, professional development, re-engagement, and credentialing programs (e.g., For Our Future Award, Management & Leadership Institute, Bridging the Divide, AI Literacy Microcredential) to support student success and workforce preparation.

Product overview

The University of Louisiana System is a public higher education system comprising nine universities serving over 84,000 students. The system offers a portfolio of programs and services including: nine member universities providing undergraduate and graduate education; the For Our Future Award scholarship program; the annual For Our Future Conference celebrating faculty and staff excellence; the Academic Summit for undergraduate research and creative achievements; Title IX Summit for compliance and student safety; Bridging the Divide professional development series; the Management & Leadership Institute for developing academic leaders; Compete LA re-engagement program for adult learners; interactive data dashboards for institutional planning; and an AI Literacy Microcredential for embedding AI competency across the system. These offerings work together to advance student success, academic excellence, and economic impact across Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nine Member Universities The UL System comprises nine public universities offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs to Louisiana residents and broader student populations. Each institution operates as a wholly-owned component under system-wide governance.
• For Our Future Award A need-based scholarship program assisting academically qualified students with demonstrated financial need in covering tuition and fees after other institutional, state, and federal aid is applied.
• Compete LA Re-engagement Program A re-engagement service that supports Louisiana residents who have earned college credit but not completed a degree, pairing them with personal coaches to navigate credit transfers and return to finish.
• For Our Future Conference Annual system-wide conference bringing together faculty, staff, and community partners to elevate the student experience and recognize institutional excellence.
• Academic Summit An annual cornerstone event celebrating and advancing the intellectual and creative achievements of UL System undergraduate students through research and creative arts presentations.
• Title IX Summit An annual summit that brings together Title IX coordinators, campus leaders, and student representatives to strengthen Title IX compliance and student safety practices across the system.
• Bridging the Divide Professional Development Series A system-wide summer professional development series offering microcredentials, accessible learning training, and Google Career Certificate access for faculty and staff.
• Management & Leadership Institute (M&LI) A two-semester leadership development program for mid-career faculty and staff aspiring to expand academic, professional, or administrative leadership roles.
• Data Dashboards Interactive dashboards providing metrics on enrollment, retention, graduation, faculty salaries, tuition, and other core areas to guide continuous improvement across institutions.
• AI Literacy Microcredential A free, self-paced AI microcredential program focusing on responsible AI use, data privacy, and ethics, designed to embed AI literacy as a core competency across all nine institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates remain in Louisiana at 65%+ rate, contributing to state workforce
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LightcastcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on the Alumni Pathways study to develop Talent Pipeline Dashboards providing insight into employment trends, degree outcomes, geographic mobility, and industry alignment for UL System graduates.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the 2026 Academic Summit celebrating undergraduate research and creative achievements across the UL System.
• WorkdayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the 2026 Academic Summit.
• Nelnet Campus CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of the 2026 Academic Summit.
• Louisiana Asset Management Pool (LAMP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of the 2026 Academic Summit.
• Louisiana Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Louisiana Tech University for Coursera + Google Certifications, providing faculty and staff access to Google Professional Certificates through Coursera at no cost.
• Community and Technical CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwestern State University partners with community and technical colleges across the state to streamline credit transfers, saving students time and reducing degree completion costs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Louisiana State University System: The other major public higher-education system in Louisiana, operating flagship LSU plus several regional universities. Directly comparable as a state-governed higher-ed system serving overlapping student populations and competing for state appropriations and in-state enrollment.
• Southern University System: Louisiana's other state-level higher-education system, anchored by the Southern University HBCU. Comparable as a smaller state-governed higher-ed system competing for the same state appropriations and student pool within Louisiana.

Broad incumbents

• California State University System: The largest public higher-education system in the U.S. with 23 campuses. Comparable as a state-governed multi-campus system offering broad access across undergraduate and graduate programs, though at materially larger scale and with a different state funding model.
• State University of New York (SUNY): Large multi-campus public higher-education system with research and comprehensive institutions across New York. Comparable in multi-campus governance structure and breadth of program offerings, though at substantially larger scale.
• University of Texas System: Multi-institution public higher-education system overseeing multiple universities across Texas. Comparable as a Board of Regents-governed system with diverse institution types and significant state appropriations, though anchored by top-tier research universities.
• University of North Carolina System: Public multi-campus higher-education system governing 17 institutions across North Carolina. Comparable in scale and breadth, with a similar governance model and focus on state-wide access and workforce development.
• University of Missouri System: Four-campus public university system serving Missouri with research and regional institutions. Comparable as a multi-campus state system offering programs from research-intensive to regional comprehensives, similar in size profile to UL System.
• City University of New York (CUNY): Large urban public higher-education system with 25 institutions serving New York City. Comparable as a public multi-campus system serving diverse, largely in-state populations, though in a very different demographic and economic context.
• University System of Georgia: 26-institution public higher-education system serving Georgia. Comparable as a large multi-campus state-governed system with research universities, state universities, and regional/state colleges operating under unified governance.

Regional players

• Board of Regents of the State of Iowa: Coordinates Iowa's three public universities under a state-appointed Board of Regents. Comparable as a state-level governance body for public higher education, though at smaller scale and without the same breadth of institution types as UL System.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ulsystem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ULSystem/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofLouisianaSystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-louisiana-system

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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