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Southeastern University

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Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034

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Mid-SizeUrbanPrivate

Known for business

Southeastern University is a private institution in Lakeland with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 26:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,744 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,209.

Established
1935
Motto
Transforming Minds. Engaging Culture.
Mascot
Scorch
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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74%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,646Students
26:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$46,744Earnings 10yr
$30,209Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southeastern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,732
Room & Board$11,020
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$43,803
Average Net Price$30,209
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,140
$30–48K$28,687
$48–75K$29,297
$75–110K$31,655
$110K+$31,797

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,209

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,646
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 11%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.3%
Freshman Retention72.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,314
8 Years$41,826
10 Years$46,744

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,700
Men
$43,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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