Southeastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2689 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #761 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #696 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1 of 3 | In Lakeland |
| #1548 of 4,476 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 10,172
- Graduates
- 1,338
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 | 53% | 52% | 54% |
| Applicants | 4,581 | 1,811 | 2,750 |
| Admissions | 2,427 | 934 | 1,483 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,083 | 460 | 623 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 97 | 40 | 57 |
2,408 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,222 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 | 5592 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2563 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1233 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 910 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 507 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 373 (3%) |
| Asian | 214 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 35 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southeastern University is $32,334 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 | $29,498 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,185 |
| $48-75K | $31,185 |
| $75-110K | $34,795 |
| $110K+ | $34,482 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,650 | $9,684 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,650 | $9,684 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,650 | $9,684 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $975 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $975 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $975 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,818 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,130 |
| Room charge | $5,600 |
| Meal charge | $5,530 |
Southeastern University majors
Southeastern University has granted 999 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 366 master's across 21 programs, and 62 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southeastern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 81 | 260 | 72 | 16 |
| Organizational Leadership | 86 | 34 | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | 66 | ||
| General Studies | 76 | 40 | ||
| Psychology, General | 88 | |||
| Social Work | 23 | 40 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 31 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | 8 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 26 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 24 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 22 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Human Services, General | 9 | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 14 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 13 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 10 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 12 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | 7 | ||
| Music Management | 10 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Communication, General | 8 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 8 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Legal Studies | 6 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 5 | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 4 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 4 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Radio and Television | 3 | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 2 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 158 | 999 | 366 | 62 |
Southeastern University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 36% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southeastern University has published 1,631 scientific papers with 27,989 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Physics, Sociology, Medicine, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 333 |
| 1994 | 17 | 350 |
| 1995 | 5 | 319 |
| 1996 | 4 | 428 |
| 1997 | 6 | 405 |
| 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 | 396 |
| 2007 | 16 | 387 |
| 2008 | 16 | 444 |
| 2009 | 16 | 538 |
| 2010 | 17 | 484 |
| 2011 | 30 | 486 |
| 2012 | 29 | 577 |
| 2013 | 43 | 635 |
| 2014 | 44 | 782 |
| 2015 | 54 | 720 |
| 2016 | 50 | 740 |
| 2017 | 62 | 810 |
| 2018 | 70 | 913 |
| 2019 | 58 | 1111 |
| 2020 | 55 | 1280 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1558 |
| 2022 | 94 | 1693 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1849 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1918 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1811 |
Notable alumni
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Dee Strange-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
- composersongwriterrapperrecord producer
- Biography
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Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino, better known by his stage name KJ-52, is an American Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida.
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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 Liga MX Femenil club Cruz Azul and Nigeria 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 has served as Supervisor of Elections of Polk County since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2024, as a Polk County commissioner from 2010 to 2018, 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 | 793 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Longfellow Blvd Lakeland, Florida, 33801-6034 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |
| Phone | 8636675000 |