The Economic Impact of Louisiana’s HBCUs

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    UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” makes it clear: HBCUs are economic engines in their Louisiana communities and beyond, generating substantial economic returns year after year.

    HBCU faculty, employees and students produce—and consume—a wide range of goods and services, creating economic activity on and beyond campus. The result? More jobs, stronger growth and increasingly vibrant communities. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s workforce is bolstered by a steady supply of highly trained and success-oriented HBCU graduates.

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    Louisiana’s 7 HBCUs Produce:

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      $1.1B
      Total Economic Impact
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      9,486
      Jobs
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      $10.1B
      Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates

    HBCUs in Louisiana

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    Dillard University

    Founded in 1869 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dillard University (DU) was formed through the merger of two institutions, Straight University and Union Normal School, which were both founded in 1869 and combined in 1930. DU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts, business, health professions, humanities, protective services, and STEM.

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    Grambling State University

    Founded in 1901 in Grambling, Louisiana, Grambling State University (Grambling) provides a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in criminal justice, biology, business administration, management, and mass communications.

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    Southern University and A&M College

    Founded in 1880 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Southern University and A&M College (Southern University) is the largest Black college or university in Louisiana. Southern University offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in agricultural, family and consumer sciences, business, sciences and engineering of government and social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary studies, and nursing.

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    Southern University at New Orleans

    Founded in 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is New Orleans’ only public HBCU. SUNO offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, social work and youth services, and psychology.

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    Southern University at Shreveport

    Founded in 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is the only HBCU comprehensive community college in Louisiana. SUSLA offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in nursing, liberal arts and humanities, and dental hygiene.

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    Southern University Law Center

    Founded in 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Southern University Law Center (SULC) is a public institution that provides hands-on legal education through its various clinics. SULC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in Juris Doctorate and other legal degrees.

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    UNCF-Member Institution

    Xavier University of Louisiana

    Founded in 1925 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), is a private institution and the only historically Black, Catholic college in the U.S. Xavier offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts and sciences and pharmacy.

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