Southeastern University is in Lakeland, Florida. 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 music.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. People seek out Southeastern University, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,336 students study at Southeastern University (in 2005).
The school offers a real campus feel. 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
Admissions Phone: (863) 667-5081
Financial Aid Phone: (863) 667-5026
http://www.seuniversity.edu
Southeastern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 69 | theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies, pre-ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, special ed, biology teaching, music teaching, science teaching, education, education courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 38 | business, human resources, accounting, marketing, finance, business and related services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Media | 16 | organizational communications, radio and television, journalism, broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Music | 15 | music, piano, voice, music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Office And Administration | 11 | office management |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | English, history, English language and literature |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 233 | 45 |
In 2005, Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 2,336 students (2,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 56% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Southeastern University offers campus housing for 1,463 of its 2,260 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakeland, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 983 | 785 | 80% | 521 | 66% |
| Men | 383 | 297 | 78% | 200 | 67% |
| Women | 600 | 488 | 81% | 321 | 66% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (863) 667-5081
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,930 |
| Room charge | $ 2,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,998 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (863) 667-5026
Southeastern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 10 |
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 | academic year | 10 | $52,859 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $46,254 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $37,335 | 8 | $35,694 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $44,868 | 10 | $37,785 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, 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
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
(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 music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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