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Southeastern Louisiana University was established in 1925 and is a public university situated in Hammond, Louisiana. The university has nearly 17,000 students enrolled in various masters, baccalaureat, and associate degree courses and programs. The university has five colleges under it:
The university’s official mascot is Roomie the Lion, and the sports teams go by the name Lions. The teams participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I in the Southland Conference. They wear the official colors of purple and green.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Admission to Southeastern Louisiana University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 48% of those who apply who get accepted.
Southeastern Louisiana University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 14,744 in 2007 at the school.
A lot of students at Southeastern Louisiana University attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
Southeastern Louisiana University is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Southeastern Louisiana University
548 Western Ave.
Hammond, LA 70402
General Phone: (985) 549-2000
http://www.selu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 653 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 426 | general studies, history, English, sociology, political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, French language |
| Education And Teaching | 396 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 170 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 81 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 76 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Family And Social Work | 71 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 66 | biology, science and society, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies, arts management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Music | 11 | music performance |
| Medical Administration | 11 | public health education |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | horticultural science |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern Louisiana University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,740 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 382 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 77 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Southeastern Louisiana University had a total enrollment of 14,744 students (12,743 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 97% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Southeastern Louisiana University offers campus housing for 2,285 of its 12,743 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hammond, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,385 | 3,096 | 48% | 2,687 | 87% |
| Men | 2,560 | 1,324 | 52% | 1,147 | 87% |
| Women | 3,824 | 1,772 | 46% | 1,539 | 87% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,561 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,561 |
| Room and board | $ 5,990 |
| Room charge | $ 3,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,666 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern Louisiana University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202400)
Southeastern Louisiana University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 118 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 47 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 78 | 156 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $99,419 | 4 | $109,515 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $107,276 | 3 | $98,372 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $99,716 | 7 | $104,739 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $75,648 | 31 | $68,807 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $64,866 | 49 | $61,064 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $55,959 | 67 | $53,510 |
| Instructor | academic year | 67 | $40,786 | 136 | $42,120 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 225 | $58,121 | 283 | $51,020 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 197 | 103 | 300 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 65 | 89 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeastern Louisiana University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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