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Southeastern University
Southeastern University

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Originally founded as the Alabama Shield of Faith Institute, Southeastern University is a Christ-centered liberal arts college in central Florida affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church. Southeastern grants bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 academic programs and integrates faith into every curriculum. As a Christian university, SEU holds four weekly chapel services as well as a monthly athletic chapel and all services are archived as podcasts on iTunes. For a break from campus, SEU is a short drive from attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.

Acceptance Rate:
61%
Average Net Price:
$24,909
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1078

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$24,909
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$31,732
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,732
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,020
Books and Supplies
$1600
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$22,276
$30k - $48k
$22,112
$48k - $75k
$22,536
$75k - $110k
$23,962
$110k+
$25,606
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,817
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,010
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,122

 

Students receiving state aid
46%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3933
Students receiving federal aid
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,010
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,641
$30k - $48k
$15,608
$48k - $75k
$14,493
$75k - $110k
$13,884
$110k+
$13,244
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,427,440
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,851,083

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,193
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,557
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,619

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Assemblies of God Church
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
61%
Acceptance Rate
2182
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
541
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
44%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1078
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
460
75th
573
Reading
25th
500
75th
610
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
30%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
16%
2.00 - 2.49
7%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
8
Top 25%
30
Top 50%
60

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-500-8760
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,044
Total Number of Undergrads
8,840
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
27:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
57%
20-39 Students
34%
40-99 Students
7%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
81

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
44%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
23%
Native American
1%
White
55%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
33%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Fire
School Colors
red, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Florida Sun Conference
Total Male Athletes
210
Total Female Athletes
101
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Southeastern University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,900
Top 5 Cities
Lakeland
Washington
Tampa
Orlando
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Southeastern University
Polk County School Board
GEICO
Publix Super Markets
Lockheed Martin
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
I think the academic program there is rated highly
Victoria from Ocala, FL
All the professors seemed very knowledgeable and are dedicated to their work. They have a passions for helping students grow.
Hannah from Auburn, MA
I know I will grow in Christ a lot here. The professors, students, and counselors all seem really educated.
Savannah from LaBelle, FL
I truly enjoy going to class everyday; the professors use many tools for teaching and are very helpful if you do not understand something. They definitely don't just throw up a PowerPoint presentation and read from it word for word.
Daphne from Lakeland, FL
Each class a student takes at Southeastern is designed to cater to all the learning styles so no student is left in the dark.
Bethany from Lakeland, FL
southeastern is an amazing experience no matter where you are in your life. it seems as though every professor and administrator are on your side and are truly trying their hardest to give you the most.
Derek from Sebring, FL
Southeastern University is AWESOME! I love the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the campus. The students and staff are extremely nice and helpful.
Hannah from Clewiston, FL
I sat in on a US History class while I visited for Preview Days. The professor opened up class with a prayer. I really loved that. His lecture was excellent! I learned things about Thomas Jefferson that I would never have learned in another class. It was very interesting; he kept the class fun.
Josie from Spring Hill, TN
Southeastern has an incredible staff of teachers, coaches, and advisors. The courses taught really help prepare the students for what they want to do after graduation. There is a lot of school spirit and activities.
Lydia from Zephyrhills, FL
Southeastern University is an enriching atmosphere, they focus on the person as a whole, not just one aspect. The professors who work there, are there only because they love young people and want to see them succeed. There is something there for everyone!
Matias from San Leandro, CA