Southeastern University
At a Glance

Southeastern University is anchored by Spirit-empowered education in a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community. Southeastern’s global impact is marked by a deep commitment to transforming minds and engaging culture through the integration of faith, learning and service. Each student’s divine design is nurtured and unleashed through the investment of faculty and staff, relationships within the community, the rigor of scholarship, diverse learning experiences and the discipline of spiritual formation, which propels students into a lifetime of serving the world in the Spirit of Christ.
Southeastern University (SEU) is a Private institution located in the Central-West region of Florida. SEU has Regional Accreditation and is affiliated with ACBSP, The Alliance, AACRAO, AAC&U, ACSI, AIR, ATS, CCCU, CCNE, CIC, FLDOE, ICUF, and FLOCS.
The main campus in Lakeland, FL has a City feeling. 52.3% of students take advantage of the On-Campus Housing.
Southeastern University offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Associate (2 yr.)
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Graduate Degree
- Certificate
Student Body (as of Fall 2020)
It won’t take long when you arrive on campus to discover the many options for getting involved at SEU.
Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
---|---|
Full Time | 5319 |
Part Time | 4227 |
Full-time students outnumber part-time students (1.26:1) at Southeastern University.
Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
---|---|
American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.50 |
Asian | 2.00 |
Black/African American | 12.70 |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.40 |
Hispanic/Latino | 21.70 |
White/Caucasian | 56.30 |
Other/Unknown | 6.40 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (56.3%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (21.7%.)
Gender | Percentage of Students |
---|---|
Female | 59.10 |
Male | 40.90 |
At 59.1%, female students outnumber male students by a significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
At SEU, you are equipped to become a world-changing servant leader. The best ways to reach that goal are to serve in leadership roles and learn from dynamic leaders. We give you opportunities to do both. Whether you want to be a member of one of our amazing clubs that serve our campus and community, join student leadership or participate in one of our ministry teams, there are endless ways for you to live out your calling on campus and deepen friendships.
Arts & Culture
SEU’s performing arts adds a richness to campus life that isn’t found at every university.
Leadership
If you want to develop your leadership skills, you’ll discover lots of ways to serve at Southeastern.
Clubs & Activities
You’ll find plenty of places to plug in and pursue your interests through our many groups on campus.
Traditions
SEU has a proud history that includes many traditions such as Homecoming and Welcome Week.
Total Students: | 9,546 |
---|---|
Undergraduate Students: | 8,312 |
Graduate Students: | 1,234 |
Average Student Age: | 22 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of Fall 2020)
It’s our goal to make college as affordable as possible for students, which is why more than 98% of Southeastern University students receive some type of financial aid.
for Full-Time
per Credit Hour
per Credit Hour
Scholarships
College is one of the most important investments you will make in your life, which make scholarships and financial aid essential. We’re committed to keeping higher education at Southeastern University affordable and accessible. Our dedicated financial aid staff will help you discover how affordable a Christian college education can really be.
Scholarships and grants at SEU are awarded in several categories, including academics, athletics, music, film, ministry and more. The academic scholarships below are available to full-time traditional undergraduate students and are renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters.
Category | Cost |
---|---|
Full-Time Tuition | 26520.00 |
Books and Supplies | 1600.00 |
Housing Costs | 10380.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $38,500.00 consists of $26,520.00 for Tuition, $1,600.00 for Books and Supplies, and $10,380.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of Fall 2020)
Apply online at https://portal.seu.edu/info
Accepted
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
for Merit Scholarship
You are considered a transfer student if you have earned 12 or more credit hours directly from a college or university after high school graduation. These may be classes that you have taken on campus or online from a regionally accredited institution.
Any credits you have earned via AP, CLEP, or dual enrollment may also transfer to SEU in addition to those you plan to transfer from your prior college.
Transfer Credit Details
- In order to receive your degree from Southeastern University, at least 25 percent of your classes must be earned from SEU.
- SEU will accept courses if the credits were earned through a regionally accredited college or university nationwide including any institution that is part of the State of Florida school system
- Course credit will transfer for grades of C- or higher
- Up to 90 credit hours may transfer in for bachelor’s degree students. (Students earning an associate’s degree via our online or partner site deliveries may transfer up to 45 credit hours.)
Southeastern University offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs, meaning you can pursue any career you want with a bachelor’s degree from SEU. But before you can begin pursuing your calling as an undergraduate student, you first have to apply and be accepted!
The first step in the admission process is to complete your application using our convenient online application. Once you have completed the application, you will be provided with more steps needed for acceptance that are specific to your program, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays, etc. Your admission counselor can answer specific questions regarding your admission status and any incomplete steps.
ACT Score: | 19 – 25 |
---|---|
SAT Score: | 470 – 610 |
High School: | 3.47 |
---|---|
For Merit Scholarship: | 2.5 |
Important Admission Dates
- February 1 — Priority admission deadline
Complete steps 1 and 2 by this date to claim your spot at SEU, be eligible for more scholarship opportunities, and get early notification of your financial aid awards!
- February 15 — SEU scholarship applications due
Meeting the priority admission date above gives you time to apply for many SEU scholarship options.
- May 1 — National Decision Day
Join your friends in making your college choice by May 1! Complete steps 1 through 4 by May 1 to have access to priority housing and class choices, and secure your spot at SEU.
Distance Learning (as of Fall 2020)
SEU’s online learning program offers you the ability to earn a degree on your schedule. The university offers a menu of fully online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.
We strive to make it as easy as possible to start your journey.
Our reasonable tuition costs ensure that you won’t break the bank when it comes to funding your degree.
SEU’s College of Unrestricted Education encompasses the programs that SEU offers online and at our extension sites/regional campuses. Unrestricted Education also houses certificate and non-degree seeking programs that SEU offers through partnerships with local churches and nonprofit organizations around the country.
Campuses
Programs
-
{{program.ProgramTitle}}
- Degree
- {{program.DegreeDisplay}}
- Delivery Method
- {{deliveryMethod.DeliveryMethodDisplay}}
- Limited Enrollment
- Yes No
- More Info:
- Click Here
Campus Life (as of Fall 2020)
100% of our campus facilities have been newly constructed or renovated since 2004.
Greek Academic Organizations | |
---|---|
Greek Fraternities | |
Greek Sororities | |
Social Fraternities | |
Social Sororities | |
Academic Honor Societies | |
Professional Associations | |
Marching Band | |
Special Interest Clubs / Organizations | |
Symphony Orchestra | |
Student Government Association | |
Theater |
Resort-Style Living
Don’t worry about losing the comforts of home while you’re at college. At SEU, you’ll be upgraded to the comforts of our resort-style campus. In addition to our modern residence halls, you have access to plenty of amenities designed to make you feel at home (or on a really great vacation).
Activities
There’s plenty to do on our campus, from Fire athletics and social events to the fitness center and more.
Dining
There are multiple dining options on campus, including our buffet-style Tuscana Ristorante.
Campus Housing
You’ll enjoy resort-style living in our modern residence halls that make college living comfortable.
Sports
Southeastern University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in The Sun Conference and the Mid-South Conference.
Sport | Men's Team | Women's Team | |
---|---|---|---|
Scholarships Available | |||
Baseball | |||
Basketball | |||
Cross Country | |||
Football | |||
Golf | |||
Soccer | |||
Tennis | |||
Wrestling |
For more information on Southeastern University athletics,
please visit SEUfire.com.

- NAIA
- Mid-South Conference