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Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University admits nearly everyone — 99.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Southeastern Louisiana University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Southeastern Louisiana University sits in Hammond proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $92,615 four years out. Faculty pay averages $87,780 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 9,514 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 72.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Southeastern Louisiana University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Southeastern Louisiana University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Southeastern Louisiana University's submitters' middle half scored 19–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southeastern Louisiana University received 5,485 applications and admitted 5,171 (94.3%), with 2,349 enrolling.
How Southeastern Louisiana University compares
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.3% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,373 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,482 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Southeastern Louisiana University's median earnings are $46,482 — below the Louisiana benchmark of $47,477. Weigh that against the $8,373 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Southeastern Louisiana University prices by residency: $8,373 in-state versus $20,851 out-of-state — a $12,478 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Southeastern Louisiana University enrolls 9,514 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Southeastern Louisiana University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
45.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Southeastern Louisiana University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Southeastern Louisiana University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $92,615 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $83,039 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,367 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $76,401 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $74,785 |
| Computer Science | $72,410 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $62,917 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,067 |
| Marketing | $53,477 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,621 |
| Biology, General | $49,951 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,719 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,405 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,307 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $46,061 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,051 |
| Public Health | $45,401 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,393 |
| History | $45,161 |
| Social Work | $43,291 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,692 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,307 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $39,235 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $38,514 |
| Psychology, General | $37,998 |
Median earnings for these 25 Southeastern Louisiana University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,482 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Southeastern Louisiana University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southeastern Louisiana University?
The middle 50% of Southeastern Louisiana University's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Southeastern Louisiana University's acceptance rate?
94.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,171 admitted from 5,485 applicants.
How much does Southeastern Louisiana University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,373; out-of-state students pay $20,851. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Southeastern Louisiana University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,482 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette — 87% admitted
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University — 98.7% admitted
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana — 92.5% admitted
- Nicholls State University — 90.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.