Southeastern University
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$27,520
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About Southeastern University
Southeastern University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Lakeland, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,546, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,520.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
43% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1170
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
53%
Online student enrollment
28:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Hispanic
22%
Black
13%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
5,051
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate 29% online
Master's 13% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
46%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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