Southeastern University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Southeastern University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Southeastern University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Lakeland, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,232, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,432.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1020-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
11k
Students enrolled
55%
Online student enrollment
24:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
25%
Unknown
0%
Black
5%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
20% 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
54
Total Online Enrollment
5,787
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.55% online, 45% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
56% On-campus
44% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates57% online
Associate57% online
Bachelor's30% online
Graduate Certificate75% online
Master's67% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $30,432 | $30,432 |
| Graduate | $12,000 | $12,000 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,020 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,920 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,306 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,306 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $49,052 | $49,052 |
| Off-campus without family | $47,258 | $47,258 |
| Off-campus with family | $38,338 | $38,338 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
43%
Institution Grant Aid
65%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 9 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 18 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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