Southeastern University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,432

5.49% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,935

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

74.3%

2,800 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,400

46.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.9%

391 Graduates

About

Southeastern University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southeastern University were Divinity & Ministry (205 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (99 degrees), and General Psychology (86 degrees).

In 2023, 1,538 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern University. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (921 degrees), 3.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (262 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern University is $30,432, which is $5,857 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,976 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern University is $30,432, which is $5,857 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,935.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southeastern University was $30,432. The cost of tuition at Southeastern University is $5,857 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeastern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,935

2023 Value

0.0896%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeastern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,935. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeastern University grew by 0.0896%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,480

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern University was of $10,480 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.09% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southeastern University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Southeastern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.1% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1976 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southeastern University received 2,800 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,800 applicants, 2,080 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,400 students enrolled at Southeastern University in 2023.

Southeastern University has an overall enrollment yield of 49.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,080

Accepted Out of 2,800

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern University was 74.3% (2,080 admissions from 2,800 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 60.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 28.3%, while admissions grew by 56.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southeastern University had a total enrollment of 10,400 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern University is 4,802 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,598. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at Southeastern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.6% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.731% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeastern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.3%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,400 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern University is 4,802 and the part-time enrollment is 5,598. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at Southeastern University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeastern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southeastern University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeastern University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,468 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,523 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern University is 52.6% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 0.731% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 292 students (2.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 346 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern University is white (921 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (262 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southeastern University is Divinity & Ministry (205 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (99 degrees) and General Psychology (86 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (473 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (108 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern University are Other managers (270,232 people), Social workers, all other (253,314 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (222,609 people), Human resources workers (124,755 people), and Education administrators (116,879 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern University in 2023 are Theology (473 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (108 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees), Communications (65 degrees), and Psychology (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southeastern University are Theology (473 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (108 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees), Communications (65 degrees), and Psychology (92 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,076,790 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (409,985 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (365,853 people), Outpatient care centers (266,003 people), and Individual & family services (264,672 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern University.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
205 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
99 degrees awarded
General Psychology
86 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southeastern University was Divinity & Ministry with 205 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southeastern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

596

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

942

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 596 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern University, which is 0.633 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (942).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeastern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.948 times less than the 193 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.05 times more than the 183 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from Southeastern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeastern University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.79% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
921 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
262 degrees awarded
Black or African American
196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern University is white (921 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (262 degrees).

1.69% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
577 degrees awarded
White Male
344 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern University is white female (577 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (344 degrees).

Operations

Southeastern University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.77M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.11M (11.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southeastern University had a total salary expenditure of 87.9M. Southeastern University employs 45 Professors, 39 Associate professors and 38 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southeastern University are Male Professor (28), Female Assistant professor (26), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern University are: Management, with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Endowment

$9.77M

2023 Endowment

5.13%

decline from 2022

Southeastern University has an endowment valued at about $9.77M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern University declined 5.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southeastern University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.3M

2023 Salaries

25.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southeastern University paid a median of $49.3M in salaries, which represents 56.1% of their overall expenditure ($87.9M) and a 25.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.45% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.85M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeastern University paid a total of $9.85M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern University were Professor with 45 employees, Associate professor with 39 employees, and Assistant professor with 38 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern University were Management with 102 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern University was Male Professor with 28 employees, Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeastern University.

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