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Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern

Hammond, Louisiana 70402

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — excellent value

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution in Hammond with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.5K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,482 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,174.

Established
1925
Motto
Fidelitas Integritas Fortitudo
Mascot
Roomie the Lion
Type
Public university
Conference
Southland Conference
Division
Division I

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94%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
9,514Students
20:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$46,482Earnings 10yr
$12,174Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.3%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1924

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,373
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,851
Room & Board$10,240
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$22,647
Average Net Price$12,174
Median Debt at Graduation$22,113
Monthly Payment (10yr)$234

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,806
$30–48K$9,979
$48–75K$12,638
$75–110K$16,321
$110K+$16,196

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,077

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

72

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

19

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

19

Drug Arrests

14

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
9,514
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 19%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.8%
Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,124
10 Years$46,482

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#370
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History "Hammond Junior College" was created in 1925.
  • The college moved to the Hunter Leake estate in north Hammond in 1927 to accommodate more students.
  • As of 2009, it is the oldest building constructed by the university.
  • The college's curricular offerings increased significantly in 1937 when the college received approval to offer bachelor's degrees.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
46 mi(80 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
297 mi(515 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
404 mi(700 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans38 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental293 mi
BHM Birmingham303 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1349 mi · ~38h 58m drive
New York, NY1159 mi · ~33h 29m drive
Hartford, CT1257 mi · ~36h 19m drive
Providence, RI1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Albany, NY1246 mi · ~36h drive
Syracuse, NY1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Rochester, NY1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive
Buffalo, NY1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
Philadelphia, PA1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive
Pittsburgh, PA903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
Harrisburg, PA1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Newark, NJ1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive
Washington, DC956 mi · ~27h 37m drive
Baltimore, MD990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
Atlanta, GA420 mi · ~12h 8m drive
Charlotte, NC646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Raleigh, NC774 mi · ~22h 22m drive
Miami, FL707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Orlando, FL563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Tampa, FL514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Nashville, TN444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Richmond, VA889 mi · ~25h 41m drive
Chicago, IL801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Detroit, MI914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Minneapolis, MN1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
St. Louis, MO561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Kansas City, MO637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Indianapolis, IN684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Columbus, OH776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Cleveland, OH902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Milwaukee, WI877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Dallas, TX404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Houston, TX297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Austin, TX434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
San Antonio, TX486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA1636 mi · ~47h 16m drive
San Francisco, CA1885 mi · ~54h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1574 mi · ~45h 28m drive
Seattle, WA2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive
Portland, OR2017 mi · ~58h 16m drive
Denver, CO1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Phoenix, AZ1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive
Honolulu, HI4177 mi · ~120h 40m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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