Southeastern University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Southeastern University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,045 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1935 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Lakeland, Florida.

Southeastern University is affiliated with Assemblies of God Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Southeastern University.

Majors
Offered
85
Southeastern University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 85 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Management, Education, Business, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southeastern University is relatively low at 67% (close to Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Southeastern University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southeastern University is a bit disappointing: 27:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, about $28,900 per year. The additional fees at Southeastern University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,300; this comes to a total of $30,200 per year.

Read the details about Southeastern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
According to government data, 2,182 applications were submitted and 1,328 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southeastern University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Southeastern University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southeastern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Southeastern University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $5,400 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southeastern University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southeastern University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southeastern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, Florida
33801-6034, USA
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