Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$31,942

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

42.5%

Admission rate

53%

Undergrad size

4,813

In-state tuition

$32,950

Out-of-state tuition

$32,950

Cost of attendance

$49,329

Median earnings (10y)

$46,744

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
22
Retention
69.9%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

18 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).

  • STEM2%
  • Health4%
  • Business16%
  • Humanities & arts52%
  • Social sciences18%
  • Trades & services8%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies.Bachelor's445$23,218
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's296$32,742$24,886
Theological and Ministerial Studies.Associate's193$16,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies.Master's185
Psychology, General.Bachelor's172$22,456$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's167$47,821
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's122$12,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's100$26,343$25,343
Social Work.Master's97
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's94$57,715$26,763
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's67$27,110$21,500
Social Work.Bachelor's59$24,923
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's55$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's51$37,660$27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's49$51,077
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's47
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.Master's46
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's45
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's45$31,062$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Doctoral45
Special Education and Teaching.Master's39$41,183
Religious Music and Worship.Bachelor's34$27,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral33
Human Services, General.Bachelor's33$26,121
Biology, General.Bachelor's32
Design and Applied Arts.Bachelor's27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's24$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's23
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's22
Marketing.Bachelor's22
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.Master's21
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.Bachelor's20$26,000
Human Services, General.Master's19$40,386
Special Education and Teaching.Graduate certificate18
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.Bachelor's18
Theological and Ministerial Studies.First professional18
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Master's16
Music.Bachelor's16
Business Administration, Management and Operations.First professional16
Community Organization and Advocacy.Master's15

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Southeastern University

Southeastern University is a mid-sized institution located in Lakeland, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,813 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Theology, Business, Liberal arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Southeastern University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,942 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $32,950 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,329 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 42.5%, a average completion outcome. 69.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,744 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Southeastern University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Theology, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Southeastern University accepts 53% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.

Location & campus

Set in Lakeland, Florida (city), Southeastern University draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Southeastern University

Q.How much does Southeastern University cost?

The average net price at Southeastern University is $31,942 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,329.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Southeastern University?

Southeastern University has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Southeastern University?

Southeastern University admits 53% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Southeastern University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Southeastern University graduate earns $46,744 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Southeastern University?

Published tuition is $32,950 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Southeastern University located?

Southeastern University is located in Lakeland, Florida (ZIP 33801).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southeastern University at their official website.