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%
- Theology30.8%~1,484 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business15.6%~752 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts10.2%~489 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.6%~415 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.6%~271 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~251 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.9%~234 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~181 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.8%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.5%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation0.3%~16 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 445 | — | $23,218 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 296 | $32,742 | $24,886 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Associate's | 193 | — | $16,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 185 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 172 | $22,456 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 167 | $47,821 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 122 | — | $12,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 100 | $26,343 | $25,343 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 97 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 94 | $57,715 | $26,763 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 67 | $27,110 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $24,923 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | $37,660 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 49 | $51,077 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,062 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 45 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 39 | $41,183 | — |
| Religious Music and Worship. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 33 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $26,121 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,000 |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 19 | $40,386 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | First professional | 18 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | First professional | 16 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
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.