Southeastern University
Southeastern University is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lakeland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,163 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,226 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 821 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southeastern University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,360, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,360 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students7,163 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate67% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1986 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 950 to 1170 |
ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,015/credit | |
In State Students | $1,015/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,015/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $458/credit | |
In State Students | $458/credit | |
Out of State Students | $458/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $45,675 | $45,675 | $45,675 |
ADN | 70 | $71,050 | $71,050 | $71,050 |
BSN | 125 | $126,875 | $126,875 | $126,875 |
FNP | 50 | $22,900 | $22,900 | $22,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Southeastern University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 50% | $4,323 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,106 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $3,376 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 89% | $8,790 |
Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,737 |
Private Loans | 4% | $11,503 |
$22,928
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$22,276 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,112 |
$48,001 to $75,000$22,536 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,962 |
Over $110,000$25,606 |
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Student Population
6,240
Undergrads
923
Graduates
4,063
Women
3,100
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Hispanic |
18% |
Black/African American |
14% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.