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Southeastern University Lakeland

Southeastern University Lakeland

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:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business and Legal Studies
  • College of Christian Ministries and Religion
  • College of Education

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."

Overview of Southeastern University Lakeland

Southeastern University can be found in Lakeland, FL (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Assemblies of God Church school. Southeastern University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Southeastern University are in media, drama and performing arts, and office and administration.

Southeastern University Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Southeastern University works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 3,069 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at Southeastern University. The school offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southeastern University

Southeastern University Lakeland
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
General Phone: (863) 667-5000
http://www.seuniversity.edu

Southeastern University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy137theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies, bible studies, missionary studies, religious music
Business and Management82business, business management, marketing, finance, international business, accounting, MIS
Family and Social Work59human services, social work
Education and Teaching50elementary school teaching, math teaching, English teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, special ed, education, ...
Media44organizational communications, radio and television, journalism
Therapy and Counseling43psychology
Office and Administration40office management
Liberal Arts23English, history, English language and literature
Medicine15pre-med
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy7sports and fitness management
Security and Law Enforcement6criminal justice and administration
Science6biology
Music6music, music performance, voice, piano, various music studies
Mathematics4mathematics
Drama and Performing Arts3theatre design, drama
Computer Science and Engineering0computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree49244
Master's degree332
Associate's degree01

Southeastern University Student Body

In 2007-2008, Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 3,069 students (2,954 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate94%
Graduate6%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black7%
Hispanic11%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown18%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1933%
20-2128%
22-2414%
25-297%
30-343%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida64%
North Carolina4%
Pennsylvania4%
Ohio4%
South Carolina2%
New York2%
New Jersey2%
Georgia2%
State unknown1%
Michigan1%
Maryland1%
Indiana1%
Wisconsin1%
Massachusetts1%
Virginia1%
Illinois1%
Alabama1%
California1%
New Hampshire1%
Mississippi1%
Kansas1%
Texas1%
Tennessee1%

Southeastern University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time13 %

Southeastern University Room and Board (2007)

Southeastern University offers campus housing for 1,556 of its 2,954 (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.

Southeastern University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,470
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,470
Room and board$ 7,000
Room charge$ 3,420
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,580
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 2,200

Financial Aid:
Southeastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152100)

Southeastern University Faculty

Southeastern University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured50
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4627

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year13$75,7691*
Associate professoracademic year8$58,4299$62,167
Assistant professoracademic year30$47,87917$46,456
All faculty totalacademic year51$56,64327$52,750

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southeastern University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, 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
Human Services, General
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Southeastern University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeastern University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Southeastern University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Southeastern University % of degrees in office and administration
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southeastern University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southeastern University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Southeastern University % of degrees in media
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Southeastern University % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Southeastern University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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