Southeastern University
tuition & fees
$32,950
graduate tuition & fees
$10,659
acceptance rate
53%
Student Population
11,510
online students
4,222
Number of Programs
124
Financial Aid Amount
$15,362
Graduation Rate
43%
Southeastern University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lakeland, Florida. SEU ranked 317th in National Universities and 26th in Florida Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 11,510 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. SEU's acceptance rate is 52.98% last year (undergraduate school).
Southeastern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southeastern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-6034 |
| Phone | 863-667-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.seu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.seu.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.seu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.seu.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.seu.edu/admission/financial/cost-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.seu.edu/admission/financial/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.seu.edu/legal/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.seu.edu/legal/nondiscrimination-disability-accommodations/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southeastern University is 52.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 48.62%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52.98 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 48.62 % |
Tuition & Fees
SEU's 2025 tuition & fees is $32,950 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.84% compared to the last year's rate ($31,732).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,659. The graduate tuition decreased by -13.69% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $32,950 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,659 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 11,510 students have enrolled at SEU (2024-2025). Among them, 4,222 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SEU has 10,172 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,338 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 11,510 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,172 |
| Graduate Students | 1,338 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,222 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SEU offers 124 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 44 out of the 124 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SEU
| Number of programs | 124 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 44 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |