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Southeastern University

#807 in US ranking Lakeland, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,996
Tuition & fees
$33,740
Avg. aid
$15,362
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
53%
Avg. SAT
1072
Avg. ACT
22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$39,922
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southeastern University?

Southeastern University charges private-university tuition rather than separate Florida-resident and nonresident undergraduate rates. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $31,650, with $1,300 in required fees.

  • 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $32,950.
  • Reported typical annual room and board: $11,300.
  • Reported annual books and supplies: $1,600.

Together, those reported categories total about $45,850 for a residential undergraduate academic year. That is an illustrative combination of published categories, not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, program charges, and health-related costs may add to it. Commuters and students in online or partner-location programs may have different charges. The reported part-time undergraduate rate was $1,320 per credit hour; graduate pricing follows a different schedule.

Published charges are also not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. In the reported aid data, 96% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award across the stated sources was $15,362. Average net price varied by family income; it was $29,185 for the lowest reported income band of $0-$48,000. An average is not an aid offer. Eligible students should complete the FAFSA and review SEU's institutional scholarship requirements, applicable Florida aid rules, and any veteran or military education benefits before comparing final offers. Loans reduce the amount due now but must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southeastern University?

Southeastern University students may be able to combine coursework with campus employment and career preparation, but a job, an internship, and Federal Work-Study are not the same benefit.

Federal Work-Study is need-based student employment awarded through financial aid eligibility, typically determined using the FAFSA. An award creates an opportunity to earn wages through an eligible position; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term and does not guarantee that a particular job will be available. Other campus positions may be open to students without a Work-Study award. Applicants should check the current student-job listings and ask the financial aid office how earnings, hours, and eligibility work.

For career planning, SEU students should look for opportunities to discuss major choices, build a résumé, prepare for interviews, and identify internships or employers. The services and placements available can vary by program and location. A required clinical placement, student-teaching assignment, or internship should be evaluated separately from paid employment, since its schedule and compensation may differ.

Southeastern University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$33,740
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$33,740
Tuition
$32,440
Fees
$1,300
Room and board
$11,300
Books and supplies
$1,600

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$51,996
Tuition & fees
$33,740
Housing, food, books & other
$18,256

96% of undergraduates receive aid, $15,362 on average

Southeastern University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$18,930
Off campus, not with family
$16,720
Off campus, with family
$7,800

Southeastern University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$29,498
$30,001–48,000
$29,185
$48,001–75,000
$31,185
$75,001–110,000
$34,795
Over $110,000
$34,482

Southeastern University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$5,600

Typical board charge for academic year

$5,700

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Southeastern University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$15,362

All

$17,238

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
96%

Southeastern University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
22%
Students with federal loans
28%
Median debt at completion
$21,500

Southeastern University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$15,009

Graduate average amount

$6,777

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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