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Southeastern University is a small private university located in Lakeland, Florida, just east of Tampa. The school offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate degrees, an expansion from what was available when the school was founded in 1852. Their most popular programs are registered nursing, business administration, exercise science, and criminal justice. The school had a population of around 6,800 as of 2020, and the majority of students are enrolled as undergraduates. Campus housing is available.
Overview of Southeastern University (SU)
Students can enjoy warm weather all year thanks to the Floridian climate, though the threat of hurricanes are something that should be considered. There are many opportunities for entertainment on campus and in Southeastern itself, but students can also take advantage of everything Lakeland and Tampa have to offer, as well. From the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright to sports teams in Tampa, and festivals in both places, there is always something to see and do for students during their time off. For students who prefer a less traditional college experience, distance learning is also an option. The application process for Southeastern includes filling out the application and paying the application fee, providing transcripts for all schools previously attended, and either SAT or ACT scores.
General Information
School Type | Private not-for-profit |
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Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 26:1 |
Graduation Rate | 51% |
Year Founded | 1935 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students9,365
8,118
1,247
Undergraduate Student
Male 3,410
Female 4,708
Graduate Student
Male 524
Female 723
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Southeastern University Acceptance Rate and Admissions
APPLICATIONS4,940
ACCEPTANCE2,223
Acceptance Rate45%
Enrollment 1,200
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $40 |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Rank | Recommended |
High School Transcripts | Required |
College Prep Courses | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
SAT/ACT | considered but not Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Application Deadline | May 1 |
Common Application Accepted | No |
SU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
The cost of an education is a definite consideration when choosing the right school.
Below is the cost information for those who attend Southeastern University:
- Tuition for a full-time in-state student: $28,320
- Tuition for a full-time out-of-state student: $28,320
- Room and board for students who live on campus: $10,814
- Total cost of tuition and room and board: $39,134
All students who attend Southeastern University (100%) receive some form of financial aid. However, all students also take out student loans to cover some of the costs of tuition and room and board, while 98% of students receive Pell grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid. Once the scholarship and grant funds have applied to the cost, students are left with an average net price of $27,536. This is the amount left that the student must cover to pay for school. For most students, this funding is covered through student loans.
Average net price | 2020-2021 |
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Net Price | $27,536 |
Average Total Aid | $13,633 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 98% |
Room & Board | $10,814 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $28,320
- Tuition Out-of-State - $28,320
- Books and Supplies - $1,600
- Room & Board - $10,814
- Other - $4,080
Academics
Retention Rate – Southeastern University has a retention rate of 72%. This means that, out of 100 incoming freshmen, 72 of them return for their sophomore year. From a student perspective, this means that you will have the chance to graduate from school with the same group you entered with. This makes creating lasting friendships and making the most of networking opportunities easier.
Graduation Rate – Fifty percent of Southeastern University students graduate within six years. Some students finish sooner, and others need longer than six years to complete their degree. But a graduation rate of 50% is an indication that either students drop out or they transfer to other schools to complete their education. In fact, the transfer out rate at SU is around 32%. Those students that transfer cannot be included in the graduation rate if they graduate from a different institution, so that is something to keep in mind.
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1. There are 19 students to each instructor. This allows for decent class sizes, which means that students will have a better chance of being heard in their classes, and many different viewpoints can be represented. Instructors will also be able to reach out to students when necessary.
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Student Population Total
Student Population 9,365
8,118
1,247
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
Theology and Religious Vocations | 297 Total Graduates / 31% |
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Divinity/Ministry | 248 Graduates |
Religious/Sacred Music | 23 Graduates |
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 14 Graduates |
Youth Ministry | 9 Graduates |
All Business Majors | 195 Total Graduates / 20% |
Organizational Leadership | 104 Graduates |
Business Administration and Management, General | 50 Graduates |
Accounting | 12 Graduates |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 10 Graduates |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 85 Total Graduates / 9% |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 31 Graduates |
Communication, General | 25 Graduates |
Mass Communication/Media Studies | 12 Graduates |
Journalism | 6 Graduates |
Radio and Television | 6 Graduates |
All Psychology Majors | 71 Total Graduates / 7% |
Psychology, General | 71 Graduates |
All Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Majors | 48 Total Graduates / 5% |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 Graduates |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 16 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 27% |
Outcome & Salary
Graduates of Southeastern University can expect to earn around $47,100 early in their careers, and their income increases to closer to $75,300 by mid-career. This gives them a projected 10-year income potential of $753,000. With an average net price of $110,134 for their education, students should be able to expect to earn enough to pay back any loans they needed to complete their studies.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $44,600 |
College Grads Average Salary | $55,000 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $81,500 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $550,000 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,365,000 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $110,144 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $439,856 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,254,856 |
No College Education Salary Comparison | |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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