Southeastern University-Lakeland, also referred to as Southeastern, is a private, Christian university located in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1935 and is an Assemblies of God University. It was initially founded as a Bible college and became a liberal arts institute in 1970. Southeastern sits on more than 87 acres of land. The university offers enrollment to more than 3,000 undergraduate students annually.
Southeastern University-Lakeland offers many bachelor degrees in arts and science and master degrees in education and arts. The academic divisions of the university are:
The sports teams of Southeastern University-Lakeland are nicknamed the Fire. They participate in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The university also conducts an annual leadership conference called "The Forum."
Southeastern University is in Lakeland, FL. Lakeland is a small city. The school is classified as a Assemblies of God Church college. Southeastern University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Southeastern University include media, drama and performing arts, and office and administration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Southeastern University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,069 students study at the school (in 2007).
Southeastern University makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
General Phone: (863) 667-5000
http://www.seuniversity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 169 | theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, missionary studies, pre-ministerial studies, bible studies, religious music |
| Business And Management | 96 | human resources, business, business management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching, education, social science teaching, English teaching, science teaching, math teaching, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 41 | office management |
| Media | 35 | journalism, organizational communications, radio and television |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English, history, English language and literature |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | theatre design, drama |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Music | 3 | music, piano, various music studies, voice, music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 436 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 58 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 3,069 students (2,798 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 64% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
Southeastern University offers campus housing for 1,551 of its 2,798 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakeland, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,480 |
| Room and board | $ 6,502 |
| Room charge | $ 3,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,242 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152100)
Southeastern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 21 |
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 | academic year | 10 | $73,000 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $59,111 | 3 | $60,667 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $44,788 | 16 | $45,688 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $52,692 | 21 | $50,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeastern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
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