Our mission is to lead the educational, economic, and cultural development of southeast Louisiana. We bring this mission to life by focusing intensely on the success of our students and on service and outreach to the communities in our region. We will accept nothing less than the best - the best academic programs, the best student support services and the best outreach support for regional businesses and school systems. We are the state's third-largest public university, boasting more than 15,600 students and more than 60 degree programs. But with a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.