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Southeastern University

Southeastern University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Lakeland, FL metro with 9,167 students and a 53% acceptance rate.

Lakeland, Florida · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 9,167 students

NAIA · The Sun Conference

Admission rate

53%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$31,942

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

43%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,744

10 years after entry

Students

9,167

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$29,498
$30,001–48,000$29,185
$48,001–75,000$31,185
$75,001–110,000$34,795
Over $110,000$34,482

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSoutheastern University courseCredits
ALL3
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
ALL3

Source: catalog.seu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Divinity/Ministry260
Psychology88
Organizational Leadership86
Business Administration and Management50
Exercise Science and Kinesiology45
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse43
General Studies40
Mass Communication/Media Studies26
Show the other 52 majors
Elementary Education and Teaching25
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies24
Social Work23
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia22
Marketing/Marketing Management20
Biology/Biological Sciences20
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16
Graphic Design14
Cinematography and Film/Video Production13
Religious/Sacred Music11
Music Management10
Accounting9
Human Services9
Applied Psychology9
Music Teacher Education9
Communication8
Hospitality Administration/Management8
Political Science and Government7
Communication Sciences and Disorders7
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6
Legal Studies6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Creative Writing5
International Business/Trade/Commerce4
English Language and Literature4
Psychology, Other4
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations4
Education4
Social Science Teacher Education4
Radio and Television3
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies3
International/Globalization Studies3
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Visual and Performing Arts3
Music3
Finance3
Business/Commerce2
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies2
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies2
Mathematics2
Biochemistry2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Special Education and Teaching2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2
Journalism1
Public Relations/Image Management1
Mathematics and Statistics1
Youth Ministry1
Music Performance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

39% of men in fraternities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2008–09)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), armyrotc.army.mil · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

852,878 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lakeland Linder International (LAL)

Nearest hub airport

Tampa International (TPA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

148 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

51°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

119 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,300 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size