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Southeastern University

Overview of Southeastern University

Southeastern University is in Washington, DC. 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, and family and social work.

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 787 students study at the school (in 2007). 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
http://www.southeastern.edu/

Southeastern University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management88business administration, accounting, MIS, financial management, marketing, non-profit management
Family And Social Work27child development, public administration
Computer Science And Engineering9information technology, computer science
Medical Administration9health care administration
Security And Law Enforcement7criminal justice and administration
Liberal Arts1liberal arts and sciences
Education And Teaching1educational administration

Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree7311
Bachelor's degree4311
Associate's degree2610

Student Body

In 2007, Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 787 students (427 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate29%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White2%
Black84%
Hispanic1%
Asian7%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-192%
20-216%
22-2410%
25-2921%
30-3418%
35-3913%
40-4915%
50-647%
65+0%

Southeastern University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time88 %
Part-Time95 %

Southeastern University Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,470
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,470
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Southeastern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 145600)

Southeastern University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track51

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*0*
Associate professoracademic year1*0*
Lectureracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year4$49,6250*

*: 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, 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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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 family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Southeastern University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%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 8%Southeastern University Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southeastern University % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Southeastern University Female % of student body
% 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
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Southeastern University Salaries of full-time faculty
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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