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Southeastern Louisiana University

#771 in US ranking Hammond, LA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,701
Tuition & fees
$8,934
Avg. aid
$7,997
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Median salary
$44,789
1 yr after graduation

What does Southeastern Louisiana University offer in terms of athletics?

Southeastern Louisiana University competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Lions and Lady Lions, with conference competition in the Southland Conference. Football competes at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level.

Varsity offerings include sports such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Varsity roster spots involve team selection and are different from opportunities to play recreationally. Students who want to participate without joining a varsity team should look separately at current club sports, intramural offerings, and campus recreation facilities; the available activities may change by term.

What student groups and Associations are available at Southeastern Louisiana University?

Southeastern Louisiana University students can take part in organizations focused on representation, academics, culture, faith, performance, and social activities. Reported examples include the Student Government Association, Black Student Union, Gospel Choir, Phi Mu, and Kappa Sigma.

Student government provides a route for participation in campus issues, while cultural and performing groups offer different ways to meet peers. Fraternities and sororities have their own membership processes and costs. Because an organization's recognition and activity can change, students should use the current student-organization directory or campus involvement events to identify active groups and meeting details.

Who studies at Southeastern Louisiana University?

Southeastern Louisiana University serves a predominantly Louisiana-based student population. Reported enrollment is approximately 14,426 students, and 96% of students in the geographic-origin figures are Louisiana residents. Students from other states and countries are present but make up much smaller shares.

Reported figures include 2,408 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 526 transfer-in students. Those groups matter to different applicants: a new high school graduate enters alongside a sizable first-time group, while a transfer applicant is joining an established transfer pathway rather than an exclusively first-year intake.

Students from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds attend the university. Reported counts include substantial White and Black student populations, alongside Hispanic or Latino students and students identifying with other groups. These figures describe enrollment categories; they do not, by themselves, establish what any individual student's social experience will be.

How does student life look like at Southeastern Louisiana University?

Everyday life at Southeastern Louisiana University combines a residential campus with a large commuter population. Students who travel to Hammond for classes may need to plan deliberately for activities outside their course schedule, while residents have easier access to evening events.

The university reports a student health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. It also has student media, theater, a marching band, and choral groups, creating ways to participate beyond athletics and academic clubs. New students can use orientation and campus activities to find services and connect with peers; the most useful options will depend on their schedule and interests.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 22 to 1. That institution-wide measure offers a broad picture of staffing, not a promise about the size of a particular lecture, lab, or upper-level seminar.

What libraries are available to students at Southeastern Louisiana University?

Linus A. Sims Memorial Library is Southeastern Louisiana University's principal academic library. It provides a place for studying and research as well as access to scholarly materials that students may not be able to obtain through a general web search.

Students can use library research assistance, electronic resources, and study spaces; reported services include reservable study rooms. The university reports two campus libraries. Students working remotely should check library instructions for accessing subscription databases and journals off campus, while those planning late-night study should verify current building hours rather than assume round-the-clock access.

Southeastern Louisiana University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

14426

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1782

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

473 full time, 148 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Southeastern Louisiana University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 13,192
Graduate: 1,234

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 8,565
Part-time: 5,861

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 1,124
Men: 658

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 662
Black or African American: 2,101
White: 6,190
American Indian or Alaska Native: 20
Asian: 107
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 437
Unknown: 71

Southeastern Louisiana University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Golf

Men––

Lacrosse

–Men–

Rugby

–Men–

Sand volleyball

Women––

Soccer

WomenMen–

Softball

Women––

Tennis

Women––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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