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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.
Southeastern Louisiana University is found in Hammond, Louisiana. Hammond is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Southeastern Louisiana University.
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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 16,054 in 2005 at Southeastern Louisiana University.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Southeastern Louisiana University values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Southeastern Louisiana University
100 W Dakota
Hammond, LA 70402
General Phone: (985) 549-2000
Admissions Phone: (985) 549-2066
Financial Aid Phone: (985) 549-2245
http://www.selu.edu
Southeastern Louisiana University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 669 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 360 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, special ed, social studies teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 316 | general studies, English, history, political science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, French language |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 145 | registered nursing, mental health nursing |
| Science | 93 | biology, science and society, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 83 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Therapy And Counseling | 81 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 81 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 62 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Family And Social Work | 59 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Art Studies | 38 | art studies, arts management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | speech pathology |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 11 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | horticultural science |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | public health education |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern Louisiana University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,601 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 381 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 92 | 4 |
In 2005, Southeastern Louisiana University had a total enrollment of 16,054 students (13,637 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Southeastern Louisiana University offers campus housing for 2,495 of its 13,637 (full-time) students.
(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 | 4,354 | 2,650 | 61% | 2,277 | 86% |
| Men | 1,693 | 1,048 | 62% | 893 | 85% |
| Women | 2,653 | 1,599 | 60% | 1,382 | 86% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (985) 549-2066
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,341 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,669 |
| Room and board | $ 5,574 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,480 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern Louisiana University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (985) 549-2245
Southeastern Louisiana University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 105 | 78 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 63 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 72 | 127 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $92,347 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $94,399 | 5 | $85,653 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $91,760 | 8 | $82,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $68,712 | 23 | $65,433 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $57,160 | 43 | $56,332 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 72 | $49,522 | 74 | $45,805 |
| Instructor | academic year | 56 | $37,016 | 108 | $38,049 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 214 | $51,694 | 248 | $46,073 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 9 | $28,335 | 12 | $31,829 |
| All faculty total | short term | 9 | $28,335 | 12 | $31,829 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 101 | 258 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Track | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 56 | 72 |
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
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 ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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