Southeastern University is in Washington, District of Columbia. Washington is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Southeastern University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Southeastern University include business and management, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and medical adminstration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Southeastern University, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 948 students study at the school (in 2005). Southeastern University is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southeastern University is an institution of higher learning committed to academic excellence and civic engagement. Our academic innovation is driven by faculty who provide traditional and adult learners with the critical thinking and business skills that result in exit competencies demanded by a competitive marketplace."
More complete details are provided below.
Southeastern University
501 I St SW
Washington, DC 20024-2788
General Phone: (202) 478-8200
Admissions Phone: (202) 478-8210
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 478-8214
http://www.seu.edu
Southeastern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 158 | business administration, MIS, accounting, financial management, marketing, non-profit management |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | public administration, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer science, information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | health care administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 119 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 75 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 10 |
In 2005, Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 948 students (557 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 70% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 22% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 70% |
| Maryland | 29% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 478-8210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 145600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 478-8214
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $81,116 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $34,000 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $38,571 | 3 | $55,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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 business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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