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Southeastern University Business Programs

Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, FL. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Southeastern University Rankings

SEU is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#53 of 216	State — Florida
Overall Quality	#276 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1644 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southeastern University?

Contact details for SEU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
Phone:	8636675000
Website:	www.seu.edu/
Admissions:	www.seu.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.seu.edu/financial/

How Do I Get Into SEU?

You can apply to SEU online at: https://www.seu.edu/apply/

SEU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SEU

These are the things SEU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SEU?

SEU has an acceptance rate of 53%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 49% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at SEU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,811	934	52%
Women	2,750	1,483	54%

Can I Afford Southeastern University?

The average net price after aid at SEU is $30,209. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,650
In-State Fees	$1,300
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,650
Out-of-State Fees	$1,300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,950
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,950

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 10% of students at SEU receive some form of financial aid (942 students).

Nearly 45% of students at SEU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,362 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,265.

Student Loan Debt

28% of SEU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,571 per year.

Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,523 students enrolled at SEU. SEU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,646 undergraduate students at SEU, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southeastern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	83
Black or African American	469
Hispanic	1,077
White	2,262
American Indian/Alaska Native	37
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	157
Non-Resident	353

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SEU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	645
Texas	55
Ohio	32
Washington	32
California	27

Additionally, approximately 7.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southeastern University Graduate Student Diversity

1,233 of SEU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SEU, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southeastern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	191
Hispanic	188
White	593
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	129

Online Learning at Southeastern University

SEU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,173 undergraduate students at SEU took at least one online class — of those, 3,385 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 235 students took at least one online class and 837 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Southeastern University

These business degree programs are offered by SEU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	140	102	11	264
Marketing	22	—	—	22
Accounting and Related Services	10	—	—	10
Hospitality Administration/Management	8	—	—	8
Finance and Financial Management Services	6	—	—	6
International Business	4	—	—	4
Business/Commerce, General	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Southeastern University

SEU offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SEU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.