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Southeastern University, District of Columbia

Overview of Southeastern University

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Southeastern University Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Southeastern University, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Southeastern University

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southeastern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management158business administration, MIS, accounting, financial management, marketing, non-profit management
Family And Social Work28public administration, child development
Computer Science And Engineering18computer science, information technology
Liberal Arts11liberal arts and sciences
Medical Adminstration11health care administration
Security And Law Enforcement5criminal justice and administration

Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree11910
Bachelor's degree7510
Associate's degree3710

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate68%
Graduate32%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White2%
Black70%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)22%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-197%
20-218%
22-2413%
25-2920%
30-3416%
35-3911%
40-4915%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
District of Columbia70%
Maryland29%
Virginia1%

Southeastern University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time41 %
Part-Time38 %

Southeastern University Room and Board (2005)

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.

Southeastern University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$81,1161*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year5$34,0002*
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year7$38,5713$55,500

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

Southeastern University Degree Programs (2005)

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

Southeastern University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeastern University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Southeastern University % of degrees in business and management
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Southeastern University Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Southeastern University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Southeastern University % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Southeastern University % of degrees in family and social work
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southeastern University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Southeastern University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Southeastern University Salaries of full-time faculty
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southeastern University % of students from other states
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Southeastern University Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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