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Southeastern Louisiana University

Southeastern

Hammond, Louisiana 70402

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southeastern Louisiana University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.3%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,174

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (68)

Student Life

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
8 Years$42,305
10 Years$46,482

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,300
Men
$53,100

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#370

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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