Southeastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2797 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #789 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #724 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #1636 of 4,409 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 9,167
- Graduates
- 1,233
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- seu.edu
Southeastern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southeastern University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 78% | 72% |
| Applicants | 2,800 | 1,094 | 1,703 |
| Admissions | 2,080 | 850 | 1,230 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 944 | 380 | 564 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 90 | 42 | 48 |
2,166 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,621 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5468 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2523 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 1224 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 364 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 292 (3%) |
| Asian | 214 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 204 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 35 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southeastern University is $27,935 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,140 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,687 |
| $48-75K | $29,297 |
| $75-110K | $31,655 |
| $110K+ | $31,797 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,432 | $12,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,432 | $12,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,432 | $12,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,020 |
| Room charge | $5,600 |
| Meal charge | $5,420 |
Southeastern University majors
Southeastern University has granted 936 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 364 master's across 20 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southeastern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 77 | 205 | 85 | 9 |
| Organizational Leadership | 98 | 35 | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 51 | ||
| Psychology, General | 85 | |||
| General Studies | 56 | 28 | ||
| Social Work | 37 | 40 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | 24 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | 21 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 27 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 21 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 20 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 14 | 4 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 16 | ||
| Communication, General | 15 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 10 | ||
| Graphic Design | 11 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 10 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | |||
| Legal Studies | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | 5 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 8 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 8 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | 6 | ||
| Radio and Television | 7 | |||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |||
| Music Management | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 1 | ||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 4 | |||
| Accounting | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 2 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 138 | 936 | 364 | 60 |
Southeastern University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 32% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southeastern University has published 1,609 scientific papers with 26,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 301 |
| 1993 | 8 | 334 |
| 1994 | 17 | 350 |
| 1995 | 5 | 318 |
| 1996 | 4 | 426 |
| 1997 | 6 | 404 |
| 1998 | 8 | 402 |
| 1999 | 6 | 344 |
| 2000 | 3 | 374 |
| 2001 | 6 | 392 |
| 2002 | 9 | 410 |
| 2003 | 18 | 422 |
| 2004 | 6 | 413 |
| 2005 | 18 | 471 |
| 2006 | 10 | 397 |
| 2007 | 16 | 387 |
| 2008 | 16 | 444 |
| 2009 | 16 | 538 |
| 2010 | 17 | 484 |
| 2011 | 30 | 486 |
| 2012 | 29 | 576 |
| 2013 | 43 | 636 |
| 2014 | 44 | 782 |
| 2015 | 54 | 716 |
| 2016 | 49 | 740 |
| 2017 | 62 | 811 |
| 2018 | 70 | 912 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1112 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1277 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1558 |
| 2022 | 94 | 1692 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1847 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1884 |
Notable alumni
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Dee Gordon
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon, formerly known as Dee Gordon, is an American former professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners, and Washington Nationals.
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KJ-52
- Occupations
- actorrecord producercomposerrapperdancer
- Biography
-
Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino, better known by his stage name KJ-52, is a Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida. The "KJ" part of his name refers to his old rap alias, "King J. Mac," a name which he later described in one of his podcasts as "horribly cheesy." "52", which is pronounced "five two", not "fifty-two", is a reference to the Biblical story of Jesus feeding the multitude with five loaves and two fish, which is also sung about in his song "Push Up" from The Yearbook and in the "KJ Five Two" on It's Pronounced Five Two. He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. On July 28, 2009, KJ-52 released "End of My Rope", which is the first single for his album Five-Two Television.
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Uchenna Kanu
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Uchenna Grace Kanu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for NWSL club Racing Louisville. Internationally, Kanu represents the Nigeria women's national team.
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J. C. Hayward
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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J. C. Hayward, also known as Jacqueline Hayward Wilson, is an American news anchor who worked for WUSA9 in Washington, D.C. She is best known for being the first female news anchor in Washington, D.C., and the first African American female news presenter.
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Melony Bell
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Melony Mincey Bell is an American politician who is currently a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 56th District which covers the entirety of DeSoto and Hardee Counties, as well as part of Polk County. Bell has served as commissioner for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, as the mayor of Fort Meade, Florida and as a Fort Meade city commissioner.
General info
| Alternative names | SEU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1935 |
| Motto | Transforming minds. Engaging Culture. |
| Colors | black, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 800 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Longfellow Blvd Lakeland, Florida, 33801-6034 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 8636675000 |