Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

privateDoctoral/Professional Universities

Safety

B

ROI

D

Southeastern University is a mid-size private non-profit doctoral university located in Lakeland, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,813. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 53% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 53% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $31,185 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 43%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $46,744. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $21,500. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Acceptance Rate

53.0%

Avg Net Price

$31,942

6-yr Grad Rate

46.6%

Earnings 10yr

$46,744

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
53.0%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Enrollment
4,813
Student:Faculty
19:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$32,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,950
Room & Board
$11,130
Students Receiving Aid
21.5%
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500

Full Analysis Available

Personalized match score, the 2026 loan-earnings test, 4-year cost projection, earnings and debt by program, campus crime reports, and side-by-side comparison tools.

Unlock Full Profile — $249/student

One-time. No subscription. All sales final.

Explore Related Schools

Net price, graduation rate, graduate earnings and debt — one email, sent now. We will not send you anything else.

Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with Southeastern University.