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Southeastern University

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · City · 4,813 students
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$31,942
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$46,744
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
53%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Southeastern University (SEU) is a rapidly growing, Christ-centered private institution in Lakeland, Florida, widely recognized for its vibrant spiritual atmosphere and commitment to integrating faith with learning. The university’s strongest academic pathways include robust programs in nursing and education, alongside flagship offerings within the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology and the Jannetides College of Business & Entrepreneurial Leadership. On-campus life is deeply community-oriented, characterized by twice-weekly chapel services, active mission trips, and a highly competitive NAIA athletic program. Distinctively, SEU stands out for its innovative network of over 200 regional partner sites across the United States, which allows students to earn affordable degrees while gaining direct, hands-on ministry and professional experience in local churches.

Wikipedia:Southeastern University is a private Christian university in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It was established in 1935 in New Brockton, Alabama, as Southeastern Bible Institute, relocated to Lakeland in 1946, and became a liberal arts college in 1970. It is the largest Assemblies of God educational institution in the United States.

Location
Lakeland, FL, 33801-6034 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
38 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$32,950
Housing & food (on campus)$11,130
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$49,329
Average net price$31,942
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,950
Housing & food (on campus)$11,130
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$49,329
Average net price$31,942
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$29,498
$30–48k
$29,185
$48–75k
$31,185
$75–110k
$34,795
$110k+
$34,482
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
46% graduated · 32% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 22% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,314
10 yrs after entry$46,744
Debt
Median at graduation$21,500
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.9k
90th percentile$32,966
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
53%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
22

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$39,372
Independent
25%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
23%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,314
After 10 yrs
$46,744
Theological and Ministerial Studies215
Business Administration, Management and Operations148
Psychology, General86
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness52
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing48
Social Work37
Communication and Media Studies30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities29
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication28
Criminal Justice and Corrections24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Biology, General20
Religious Music and Worship16
Human Services, General14
Design and Applied Arts12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,041/mo
Teaching spend
$3,698
per student
Federal loans
28%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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