# Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public college in Hammond, LA with 9,514 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,468 per year ($10,613 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,502 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,485 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,171 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $23,701 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,468 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,613 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,771 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,974 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,464 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,535 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 9,514 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 46% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,502 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,787 (FY2024) |

## What Southeastern Louisiana University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Southeastern Louisiana University's acceptance rate?**

Southeastern Louisiana University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What ACT score do you need for Southeastern Louisiana University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.

**Is Southeastern Louisiana University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Southeastern Louisiana University?**

In Fall 2023, 5,485 students applied to Southeastern Louisiana University and 5,171 were admitted; 2,349 enrolled.

**Does Southeastern Louisiana University consider legacy status?**

No. Southeastern Louisiana University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Southeastern Louisiana University require an essay?**

Southeastern Louisiana University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Southeastern Louisiana University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $23,701 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,468.

**What is Southeastern Louisiana University's graduation rate?**

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 160612. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology