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Moderately selectiveReviewed for the 2026-2027 cycle

Southeastern University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Southeastern University is a private college in Florida that admits roughly 53% of applicants, which puts it in the moderately selective range. A rate like this means it admits more applicants than it rejects; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Southeastern University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Southeastern University weighs, where it ranks among Florida schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
53%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Lakeland, FL
Average net price
$31,942
per year after aid

What do students study at Southeastern University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Theology and Religious Vocations · 277 (27.7%)Business, Management and Marketing · 182 (18.2%)Psychology · 101 (10.1%)Communication and Journalism · 66 (6.6%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 61 (6.1%)Education · 55 (5.5%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 50 (5%)Visual and Performing Arts · 44 (4.4%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 43 (4.3%)Public Administration and Social Service · 32 (3.2%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 24 (2.4%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 22 (2.2%)

Will I get into Southeastern University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Southeastern University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Southeastern University?

At Southeastern University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 53% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Southeastern University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Southeastern University hard to get into?

Southeastern University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 53% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Southeastern University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Southeastern University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Southeastern University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Southeastern University?

Southeastern University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Southeastern University.

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Your chances at Southeastern University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Southeastern University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Southeastern University with a 3.5 GPA and a 1090 SAT?

About 79% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 1090 SAT, the middle of Southeastern University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1150 SAT comes out near 92%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Southeastern University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 102025th pctSAT 1090middleSAT 115075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.938%Target47%Likely55%Likely40%Target
3.255%Likely64%Likely72%Safety62%Likely
3.572%Safety79%Safety84%Safety80%Safety
3.884%Safety89%Safety92%Safety91%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/southeastern-university.

How to get into Southeastern University

Built from Southeastern University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Southeastern University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Southeastern University carries about a 3.42 core GPA and a 1100 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Southeastern University weighs

Southeastern University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Southeastern University's exact dates at www.seu.edu.

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How many students apply to Southeastern University, and how many get in?

2,800 students applied to Southeastern University for fall 2023; 2,080 were admitted (74.3%). 1,034 enrolled. Roughly 50% of admitted students enrolled, a typical yield for a school in this range. Southeastern University enrolls about 4,813 undergraduates in total, 60% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Applied
2,800
fall 2023
Admitted
2,080
74.3% of applicants
Enrolled
1,034
50% yield
Undergraduates
4,813
Lakeland, midsize city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Southeastern University?

Southeastern University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Southeastern University looks for

What Southeastern University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Southeastern University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Southeastern University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Important
Character / personal qualities
Important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Southeastern University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Southeastern University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Southeastern University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Southeastern University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $49,329 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $32,950. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,942 a year, and it ranges from $29,498 for families earning under $30,000 to $34,482 for families earning over $110,000. 22% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$49,329
per year, before aid
Average net price
$31,942
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
22%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$29,498
$30k to $48k$29,185
$48k to $75k$31,185
$75k to $110k$34,795
Over $110k$34,482

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Southeastern University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Southeastern University students ten years after entry are $46,744 ($36,314 at the six-year mark). 43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $21,500; 28% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$46,744
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
43%
within six years
Retention
70%
return for year two
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Southeastern University compares in Florida

Southeastern University ranks #12 most selective of 37 schools in Florida in our database.

Among the 37 Florida schools we track, Southeastern University ranks #12 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Miami (19%) and Florida A&M University (21%) sit nearby, which makes Florida a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Miami
19%acceptance · FL
Florida A&M University
21%acceptance · FL
Florida State University
24%acceptance · FL
University of Florida
24%acceptance · FL
University of Central Florida
40%acceptance · FL
University of Tampa
40%acceptance · FL
Ave Maria University
41%acceptance · FL
University of South Florida
43%acceptance · FL
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Similar to Southeastern University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Southeastern University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Central Christian College, Central Christian College of Kansas, and University of San Diego. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Central Christian College
53%acceptance · KS
Central Christian College of Kansas
53%acceptance · KS
University of San Diego
52%acceptance · CA
Wofford College
52%acceptance · SC
Bard College
52%acceptance · NY
Centre College
54%acceptance · KY

Frequently asked questions

What is Southeastern University's acceptance rate?

Southeastern University admitted 2,080 of 2,800 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 74.3% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 50% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Southeastern University test-optional?

Southeastern University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does Southeastern University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Southeastern University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $31,942 a year against a sticker price of about $49,329. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $29,498 on average.

What do Southeastern University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Southeastern University are $46,744 a year among students who received federal aid, and 43% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Southeastern University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Southeastern University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Southeastern University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Southeastern University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Southeastern University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Southeastern University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Southeastern University?

Southeastern University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.