Southeastern University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lakeland, FL

$26,520

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 8,312, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,520.

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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.

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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

10k

Students enrolled

53%

Online student enrollment

28:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

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

19

Total Online Enrollment

5,051

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 60% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 14% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 29% online

Master's Check Bold 24% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $26,520 $26,520
Graduate $13,365 $13,365

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board $10,380
On-campus other expenses $4,080
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,380
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,400

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $42,580 $42,580
Off-campus without family $40,900 $40,900
Off-campus with family $30,520 $30,520

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,029
State Grant Aid $4,109
Institution Grant Aid $9,354
Pell Grant Aid $4,685

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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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.