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Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Southeastern University campus
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Admission rate
53%
Accessible
Average net price
$34,297
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings
$49,323
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southeastern University is a private nonprofit college in Lakeland, FL with 4,813 undergraduates. It admits 53% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $34,297 per year ($31,618 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,323 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
53%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,800
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,080
Fall 2023
Yield
50%
of admitted students enrolled

What Southeastern University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$51,996
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$33,740

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$31,618
  • $30–48k$33,629
  • $48–75k$33,345
  • $75–110k$36,527
  • $110k+$37,182

Get a personal estimate with Southeastern University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Freshman retention
70%
Median earnings
$49,323
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
4,813
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Receive Pell grants
23%
  • White53%
  • Hispanic23%
  • Black11%
  • Asian2%

Southeastern University FAQ

What is Southeastern University's acceptance rate?+

Southeastern University admits 53% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Southeastern University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Southeastern University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,800 students applied to Southeastern University and 2,080 were admitted; 1,034 enrolled.

Does Southeastern University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Southeastern University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southeastern University require an essay?+

Southeastern University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southeastern University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,996 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,297.

What is Southeastern University's graduation rate?+

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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