Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,296
Graduate Enrollment: 1,247
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 44.92%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.9%
Black: 11.4%
Hispanic: 23.3%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 11.4%
Hispanic: 23.3%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,990
In-State tuition: $28,320Out-of-State tuition: $28,320
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,814 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,080 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,814 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,080 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,356 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,372 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 39.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,277 |
| $30k-48k | $25,292 |
| $48k-75k | $27,803 |
| $75k-110k | $30,299 |
| $110k+ | $29,580 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 34%6-year graduation rate: 51%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,765 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 42.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,075 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,134 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 27 | $21,500 | $207 | $26,389 ($2,199) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Statistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 23 | $25,000 | $246 | $28,460 ($2,372) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 32 | $381 | $54,806 ($4,567) | $55,460 ($4,622) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 19 | $74,739 ($6,228) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 29 | $288 | $38,887 ($3,241) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | $27,000 | $281 | $39,325 ($3,277) | $41,514 ($3,460) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 39 | $323 | $46,314 ($3,860) | $49,060 ($4,088) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 15 | $26,000 | $261 | $42,163 ($3,514) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 54 | $12,000 | $117 | $18,241 ($1,520) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 71 | $25,343 | $246 | $29,191 ($2,433) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 14 | $27,500 | $204 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 132 | $16,000 | $127 | $25,211 ($2,101) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 195 | $23,218 | $232 | ||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 76 | $372 | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 19 | $26,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 40 | $25,000 | $265 | $20,231 ($1,686) | $30,003 ($2,500) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | $26,000 | $237 | $33,993 ($2,833) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 13 | $26,121 | $210 | $25,105 ($2,092) | $32,323 ($2,694) |
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 14 | $34,096 ($2,841) | $41,647 ($3,471) | ||
| Master's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Social Work. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 31 | $24,923 | $265 | $33,965 ($2,830) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 35 | $233 | $44,315 ($3,693) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 13 | $466 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 27 | $26,763 | $278 | $59,118 ($4,927) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 132 | $24,886 | $237 | $38,438 ($3,203) | $39,262 ($3,272) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 66 | $344 | $47,968 ($3,997) | $51,616 ($4,301) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,853Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 26.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,809,282 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,050,766 (2022)