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The ONLY HBCU System in the nation

Five Campuses. One Vision. Global Excellence.

The Southern University System proudly serves more than 12,000 students annually, consisting of five campuses across the state. Select a university below to learn more.

Southern University Baton Rouge logo

Location:

Baton Rouge

Founded:

1880

Enrollment:

8,317

Degree Options:

43

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SUBR is a Carnegie Research 2 institution, offers a vast portfolio of in-demand academic and student life programs.

Program Offerings

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Southern University Agricultural Center logo

Location:

Baton Rouge

Founded:

1972 & 2001

Enrollment:

8,279 (SUBR)

Degree Options:

Non-degree Campus

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SUAG Center conducts research and provides extension services to the citizens of Louisiana to enhance their overall quality of life.

Program Offerings

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Southern University Law Center logo

Location:

Baton Rouge

Founded:

1947

Enrollment:

796

Degree Options:

3

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SULC is a premier law school committed to excellence in legal education and community engagement.

Location:

New Orleans

Founded:

1956

Enrollment:

2,375

Degree Options:

23

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SUNO, the only public HBCU in the Crescent City, offers a variety of unique programs for both traditional and non-traditional students.

Program Offerings

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Southern University Shreveport Louisiana logo

Location:

Baton Rouge

Founded:

1964

Enrollment:

2,951

Degree Options:

15

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SUSLA is a two-year community college serving full-time and part-time students.

Program Offerings

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Recent News

Apr 14, 2025

Preserving the Past: Getty Images visits SU Archives to digitize legacy

Apr 14, 2025

U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. to Deliver Keynote Address at 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Apr 11, 2025

Dr. Orlando F. McMeans to receive the Career Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Apr 3, 2025

Southern University mourns the passing of trailblazer Roena I. Wilford, first female SGA president at university

Mar 31, 2025

Southern University at New Orleans Launches New Online Master of Social Work Program

Upcoming Events

APR 24

ESports Summit 2025

MAY 02

Last Day of classes

MAY 08

SUBR Spring 2025 Graduate Students Commencement

MAY 08

Board of Supervisors Meeting

MAY 09

SUBR Spring 2025 Undergraduate Students Commencement

MAY 10

SUNO Commencement

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About

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The Southern University System unites five incredible, distinct institutions in the three largest cities in Louisiana: Southern University and A&M College, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Baton Rouge; Southern University at New Orleans; and Southern University Shreveport.
Together, we are shaping futures, driving innovation in a global society and celebrating the legacy of excellence that is Southern.

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SU Board

Upcoming Meetings

MAY 08

Board of Supervisors Meeting

JUN 19

Board of Supervisors Meeting

JUL 18

Board of Supervisors Meeting