Southeastern University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,699
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	26 to 1
Acceptance rate	45%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Lakeland, Florida, Southeastern University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Southeastern University is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southeastern University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

44.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,320

Cost of attendance at Southeastern University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,320

Cost of attendance at Southeastern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Southeastern University received on average $13,633 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,633

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	488	41%	$4,865	$2,373,921
Other Federal Grant	488	41%	$5,062	$2,470,037
State Grant/Scholarships	559	47%	$4,099	$2,291,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,084	91%	$9,781	$10,602,908
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,127	95%	$13,633	$15,364,515

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeastern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southeastern University students is 51.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.3%.

51.4%

asian 57.1% 8 students
African American 44.3% 62 students
white 53.5% 293 students
hawaiian 57.1% 4 students
hispanic 54.3% 95 students
International Students 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football The Sun Conference
Baseball The Sun Conference
Basketball The Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Southeastern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeastern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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