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Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · City · 9,514 students
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$13,154
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
45%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$46,482
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
99%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Situated in Hammond between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Southeastern Louisiana University is a dynamic public institution renowned for its highly regarded School of Nursing, accredited College of Business, and strong programs in education and industrial technology. The university distinguishes itself through its exceptional affordability, robust workforce development partnerships, and an emphasis on hands-on undergraduate research. Campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, anchored by spirited NCAA Division I "Lion Nation" athletic traditions, an active Greek life, and a scenic, oak-canopied campus.

Wikipedia:Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern) is a public university in Hammond, Louisiana. It was founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims as Hammond Junior College. Sims succeeded in getting the campus moved to north Hammond in 1928, when it became known as Southeastern Louisiana College. It achieved university status in 1970.

Location
Hammond, LA, 70402 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
38 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,373$20,851
Housing & food (on campus)$10,240$10,240
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$23,604$36,082 est.
Average net price$13,154Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$20,851
In-state: $8,373
Housing & food (on campus)$10,240
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$36,082 est.
In-state: $23,604
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,154
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,507
$30–48k
$10,309
$48–75k
$12,380
$75–110k
$16,672
$110k+
$18,184
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
45%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
31%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 36% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 20% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,124
10 yrs after entry$46,482
Debt
Median at graduation$22,113
Monthly payment$234
Middle 50% owe$5.3k–$20.5k
90th percentile$31,406
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$34,942
Independent
14%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,124
After 10 yrs
$46,482
Business Administration, Management and Operations207
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities188
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing147
Psychology, General118
Biology, General111
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness102
Marketing99
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods81
Accounting and Related Services78
Criminal Justice and Corrections67
Public Health49
Social Work47
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other46
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services44
Communication and Media Studies43
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General41
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$24M
Full-time faculty
80%
Faculty salary
$7,315/mo
Teaching spend
$6,646
per student
Federal loans
32%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$6M research spending · 12 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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