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Southeastern University
About 53 in 100 applicants get into Southeastern University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Southeastern University sits in Lakeland proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $61,909 four years out. Faculty pay averages $84,492 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,813 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Southeastern University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 53% who got into Southeastern University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southeastern University received 2,800 applications and admitted 2,080 (74.3%), with 1,034 enrolling.
How Southeastern University compares
| Southeastern University | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 53% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,950 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,744 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Southeastern University's median earnings are $46,744 — below the Florida benchmark of $48,082. Weigh that against the $32,950 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Southeastern University lists tuition at $32,950 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Southeastern University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $32,950 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Southeastern University enrolls 4,813 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Southeastern University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
42.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a Southeastern University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Southeastern University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,909 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,827 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,318 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,899 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,697 |
| Social Work | $52,194 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,334 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $49,310 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,343 |
| Psychology, General | $48,011 |
| Human Services, General | $48,006 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,427 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $44,106 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $30,430 |
Median earnings for these 14 Southeastern University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,744 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional Southeastern University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southeastern University?
Southeastern University doesn't look at test scores; its 53% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Southeastern University's acceptance rate?
74.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,080 admitted from 2,800 applicants.
How much does Southeastern University cost?
At Southeastern University, published tuition is $32,950 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Southeastern University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Southeastern University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,744 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- University of South Florida — 43.2% admitted
- The University of Tampa — 40.3% admitted
- Trinity College of Jacksonville — 53.3% admitted
- Rollins College — 47.5% 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.