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About Southeastern University

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Southeastern University is a private university in Lakeland, FL, known for its faith based university, health sciences focus, and business and social sciences. With an acceptance rate of 61%, SU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,132 students each year. SU is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. SU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,640 per year; the sticker price of $44,814 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southeastern University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southeastern University

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Essay Strategy
Southeastern University is a Christian university in the Assemblies of God tradition, so weave your faith journey and how it connects to your academic or career goals into your personal statement. Admissions readers at SEU want to see that your values align with their mission of integrating faith and learning.
Application Strategy
If you are interested in ministry, worship arts, or Christian counseling, mention specific programs at SEU like the College of Ministry or the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences by name in your application materials, because SEU values students who have researched their particular degree pathways.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southeastern University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$29.5k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$29.2k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$31.2k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$34.8k
110k+~$45k/yr$34.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,510
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

53%White
23%Hispanic
11%Black / African American
4%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
3%International
2%Asian
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International