Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Southeastern University is a private nonprofit institution in Lakeland, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,813 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,744 ten years after enrollment, which is 15% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 42.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $21,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.17x. The average net price after financial aid is $31,942 per year. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,744
Graduation Rate
42.9%
Median Debt
$21,500
Average Net Price
$31,942
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.37x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.17x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
4,813
Admission Rate
53.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$32,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,950
Pell Grant Rate
21.5%
Federal Loan Rate
27.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$29,498
Income $30K–$48K
$29,185
Income $48K–$75K
$31,185
Income $110K+
$34,482

Student Demographics

Women
55.9%
White
53.0%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
4.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.0%

Accreditations

Programs (85)

Bachelor (40)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies $44,106 215
Business Administration & Management $55,827 148
Psychology $48,011 86
Sports & Fitness $46,427 52
Registered Nursing $61,909 48
Social Work $52,194 37
Communications $52,899 30
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 29
Radio, Television & Film $55,318 28
Criminal Justice & Corrections $48,343 24
Teacher Education $49,334 22
Biology Not reported 20
Religious Music and Worship Not reported 16
Public Administration $48,006 14
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 12
Secondary Education $52,697 11
Non-Professional Legal Studies Not reported 10
Music Not reported 10
Marketing Not reported 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 9
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 9
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Not reported 8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries $30,430 8
Communication Disorders Not reported 7
Finance Not reported 7
Political Science Not reported 6
Arts & Entertainment Management Not reported 6
International Business Not reported 6
History Not reported 6
Public Relations Not reported 5
Education Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 5
English Language & Literature Not reported 4
International Studies Not reported 4
Bible/Biblical Studies Not reported 4
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 4
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 3
Business Not reported 3
Accounting Not reported 3
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology $49,310 Not reported

Master (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 91
Business Administration & Management $76,932 86
Social Work $61,053 40
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 27
Sports & Fitness Not reported 24
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Not reported 21
Educational Administration $65,849 20
Special Education $49,395 10
Health Services Administration Not reported 7
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Not reported 6
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 6
Community Organization & Advocacy Not reported 6
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 6
Secondary Education Not reported 5
Public Administration $51,706 4
Movement Therapy Not reported 3
Teacher Education $54,928 1

Doctoral (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration $83,204 21
Business Administration & Management Not reported 19

First Professional (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 9

Associate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies $45,142 77
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,267 56
Education Not reported 3
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology $41,803 Not reported

Graduate Certificate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Special Education Not reported 5
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Social Work Not reported 6
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Not reported 5
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 3
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Journalism Bachelor 2
Special Education Undergraduate Certificate 2
Special Education Bachelor 2
Statistics Bachelor 2
Religious Music and Worship Associate 2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Undergraduate Certificate 2
Psychology, Other Bachelor 2
Rhetoric & Composition Bachelor 1
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Bachelor 1
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor 1
Bible/Biblical Studies Master 1
Public Administration Graduate Certificate 1
Air Transportation Bachelor 1
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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