Southeastern UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lakeland, FL

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$26,620

Avg tuition

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About Southeastern University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Assemblies of God Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Southeastern University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Lakeland, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,894, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,620.

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Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

48% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1180

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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10k

Students Enrolled

48%

Online Student Enrollment

23:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

22%

Black

14%

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

58%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

48%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,783
State Grant Aid $4,563
Institution Grant Aid $8,103
Pell Grant Aid $4,553

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.