A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeastern University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,033
|
| Women |
6,011
|
Southeastern University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 56% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137564 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern University.