Campus Vibe
Urban
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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate74.3%
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
6400.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fire
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
108Above Average
Estimated from FL state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Tampapop. 390K
33 mi(57 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
48 mi(83 min)
Miamipop. 440K
189 mi(328 min)