Southeastern University

Overview

Southeastern University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Lakeland, Florida, roughly midway between Tampa and Orlando. Founded in 1935, Southeastern offers a suburban campus environment with classical and contemporary architecture, including residential living options for students. The university emphasizes a comprehensive academic experience with a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, notably in fields such as ministry, education, and business. As for admissions, Southeastern University is characterized by a moderately selective process. The campus life interweaves faith-based principles into its academic and extracurricular offerings, catering to a diverse student body that seeks both spiritual and intellectual growth. While not primarily known for athletics, Southeastern University competes in the NAIA as the Fire, with noteworthy participation in sports such as basketball and soccer.

Southeastern University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  4,849 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,195 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $28,848 plus fees of $1,300. Southeastern University is ranked 915 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.