Main telephone: 863 667-5000
Main FAX: 863 667-5200
Website: http://www.seu.edu
President: Kent Ingle, D.Min.
Director of Admission: Betania Torres
Admissions telephone: 863 667-5018, 800 500-8760
Admissions FAX: 863 667-5200
Admissions e-mail: admission@seu.edu
Director of Financial Aid: Rebekah Burdick, M.B.A.
Financial aid telephone: 863 667-5024
Financial aid FAX: 863 667-5200
Financial aid e-mail: sfs@seu.edu
International Student Contact: Paola McGarvey, Admission Counselor
International student contact e-mail: pjcabrera@seu.edu
Director of Athletics: Drew Watson
ADMISSIONS
Requirements
General college-preparatory program recommended. 4 units of English, 4
units of mathematics, 4 units of science (including 1 unit of lab), 2 units of
foreign language, and 4 units of social studies recommended. Audition required of music and theatre program applicants. Conditional admission
for applicants not normally admissible. SAT Reasoning or ACT required.
The SAT or ACT writing component used for placement. TOEFL required of international applicants. Campus visit and admissions interview
recommended. Off-campus interviews not available. Admission may be
deferred up to one year. Application fee $40 (may be waived in cases of
financial need), refundable.
Basis for Candidate Selection
Academic:
Recommendations, standardized test scores, and essay important. Secondary school record and class rank considered.
Non-academic: Character/personal qualities and religious affiliation/
commitment very important. Interview, extracurricular
activities, particular talent/ability, alumni/ae relationship, volunteer work, and work experience considered.
Admissions Procedure
Normal sequence: Application deadline is May 1. Reply is required by
June 1. $200 tuition deposit, refundable until June 1. $200 room deposit,
refundable. 13% of freshmen enter in terms other than fall. Admissions
process is need-blind.
Special programs: Early admission program.
Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2013, 563 transfer applications were received, 372 were accepted. Secondary school transcript,
college transcript, essay or personal statement, and statement of good
standing from prior institutions required; standardized test scores recommended. Lowest course grade accepted is “C.” Maximum number of
transferable semester hours is 64 from two-year schools; 90 from
four-year schools. At least one-quarter of total required semester hours
must be completed at the school to earn a bachelor’s degree.
International Students: 24 degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled. Minimum 540 TOEFL (76 Internet-based) score required. Advance deposit required. Application deadline is May 1 for fall; December
1 for spring.
Learning Disabled Students: Personal interview recommended. Support
services available. Untimed standardized tests accepted. Lowest grade average accepted is “C.” Lighter course load and additional time to complete
degree permitted.
Placement Options: Credit may be granted for DANTES exams, military
experience, and International Baccalaureate. Credit and placement may
be granted for CLEP general exams, CLEP subject exams, and challenge
exams.
Freshman Class Profile
For fall 2013, 59% of 2,124 applicants were offered admission. 69% of
those accepted matriculated.
Average secondary school GPA of freshmen (fall 2013): 3.35.
59% of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning; 49% submitted ACT.
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Private university affiliated with the Assemblies of God, established
in 1935 as a coed institution.
Full-time undergraduates: 1,121 Men, 1,352 Women.
Part-time undergraduates: 273 Men, 337 Women.
Graduate enrollment: 125 Men, 226 Women.
Total campus enrollment: 3,434.
FICE #1521, FAFSA #001521, SAT #5621, ACT #0754,
OPEID #152100, IPEDS #137564.
SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2013):
Reading %
Math %
Writing %
700-800
2
1
1
600-699
9
10
9
500-599
35
30
29
400-499
43
41
45
300-399
10
17
15
200-299
1
1
1
100%
100%
100%
Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2013):
Critical Reading: 430-550
Math: 420-530
ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2013):
English %
Math %
Composite %
30-36
5
1
2
24-29
21
20
19
18-23
41
40
52
12-17
30
40
27
6-11
3
0
0
101%
100%
100%
Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2013):
English: 16-23
Math: 16-23
Student Body Characteristics
31% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 22.
85% of undergraduates are degree-seeking.
Composition of student body (fall 2013):
Undergraduate
Freshman
Non-resident aliens
0.9
1.3
Hispanic/Latino
15.9
16.1
Black
13.7
18.3
White
62.3
55.6
American Indian
0.4
0.8
Asian American
1.3
1.5
Pacific Islander
0.4
0.9
Two or more races
0.9
0.8
Unknown
4.2
4.7
100.0%
100.0%
FINANCIAL
Expenses
Tuition (2014-15): $21,202 per year. Room: $4,752. Board: $4,544. Required fees: $1,000.
Financial Aid
Needs analysis based on federal methodology. FAFSA and school’s own aid
form: Priority filing date is April 15. State aid form: Priority filing date is May
1. Notification of awards is sent on a rolling basis. In 2012, the average aid
package of full-time undergraduates with financial need was $12,967;
$14,595 for full-time freshmen. School participates in Federal Work-Study
Program. 93% of 2012 graduates incurred an average debt of $26,498. Of
full-time undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid, an average of
59% of need was met.
Scholarships and Grants
Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, and private scholarships/grants. Non-need-based state, academic merit, creative arts/performance, and special characteristics scholarships/grants. On average, 59
739
- Southeastern University (FL) non-need-based athletic scholarships are awarded with an average amount of
$5,887. In 2012, $12,604,481 in need-based scholarships/grants and
$2,291,652 in non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded.
Loans
Federal Perkins loans. Tuition Management Systems. In 2012, $11,122,526
in need-based self-help aid was awarded, including $11,016,463 in student
loans.
Student Employment
Institutional employment. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated “excellent.”
ACADEMIC
Accreditation
Accredited by SACS; professionally by AACSB and CSWE.
Instructional Faculty
Full-time: 67 men, 34 women; part-time: 52 women.
Doctorates/Terminal
75%
Masters 25%
FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 20 to 1.
100% of full-time faculty serve as academic advisors.
Degree Offerings
Baccalaureate: B.A., B.Mus., B.S., B.S.W. Master’s: M.A., M.B.A.,
M.Ed., M.S. Doctoral: Ed.D.
Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting, Biology, Broadcasting, Business/Professional Leadership,
Church Music, Communication, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education,
English, English/Intercultural Studies, Exceptional Student Education, Film
Production, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Human Services, International
Business, Journalism/Public Relations, Legal Studies, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Ministries,
Ministerial Studies, Missional Ministries, Multidisciplinary Studies, Music,
Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Practical Ministries, Psychology, Secondary Biology, Secondary English, Secondary Social Sciences, Social Work, Sport Management, Theatre, Youth/Family Ministries.
Academic Requirements
20 semester hours of religion/theology required. Core curriculum required. Minor required of some for graduation. Freshmen must maintain
minimum 1.5 GPA; sophomores, 1.85 GPA; juniors, 1.9 GPA; seniors,
2.0 GPA.
Academic Programs
Minors offered in athletic coaching, Bible, business, chemistry, children’s
ministry, church music, Christian counseling, communication, creative
writing, criminal justice, early childhood education, elementary education, English, Evangelism, exceptional student education, French, Greek,
history, journalism/public relations, leadership, mathematics, missions,
music, music technology, musical theatre, pastoral ministry, physical education, pre-law, pre-seminary studies, psychology, public policy, secondary education, social services, sociology, Spanish, theatre, web applications/development, and youth ministry. Double majors. Dual degrees.
Independent study. Honors program. Internships. Weekend college. Distance learning. Teacher certification in elementary, middle/junior high,
and secondary education and in 10 specific subject areas. Graduate programs offered; qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes.
Preprofessional programs in law, medicine, and theology. Member of
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Council for Independent
Colleges, and Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. American Studies Program. Los Angeles Film Studies Center. China, Latin
American, and Middle East Studies Programs. Study abroad in Australia,
China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Russia, Uganda, and the United Kingdom.
Church-based Collegiate Master’s Core. ROTC at Florida Southern Coll.
Facilities
146 microcomputers available to all students. Internet access. E-mail services/accounts. Computer equipment/network access provided in residence halls, library, computer center/labs, student center. Video editing
suite. Library of 83,581 titles, 1,219 current serials, 7,500 audiovisuals,
740
33,493 e-books. Electronic periodicals. Online databases. School is a
member of library consortium.
Academic Experience
69% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Average GPA of freshmen after first year is 2.9 on a 4.0 scale. 39% of freshmen graduate within
six years. The most popular majors among recent graduates were practical
theology, human services, and psychology.
Guidance Facilities/Student Services
Remedial learning services. Non-remedial tutoring. Placement service. Health
service. Health insurance. Career services include internships, career/job
search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, and interview training. Veteran student, career, personal, academic, and
religious counseling. International student support services include special
counselors/advisors, special orientation, and international student ministries.
LD student support services include remedial English, math, and reading; diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, reading
machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, special bookstore section, learning
center, extended time for tests, early syllabus, exam on tape or computer, texts
on tape, priority registration, priority seating, proofreading services, and other
testing accommodations. Handicapped student services include note-taking
services, tape recorders, tutors, and reader services. 90% of campus is accessible to the physically handicapped.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer,
tennis for men. Intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer,
softball, tennis, volleyball for women. Intramural/recreational basketball,
flag football, indoor soccer, powderpuff football, soccer, softball, ultimate
Frisbee, volleyball. Member of NAIA (Division II), NCCAA South Region (Division I).
Student Activities and Organizations
Student government, newspaper (The Southeastern Times), yearbook, radio station, television station. Six honor societies. Chapel Assistants, DestiNATIONS, Global Evangelism Outreach, Preaching Team, Remnant
Oasis, Worship Teams, Ex-Community. Chamber singers, concert choir,
FX, jazz band, Soul Food, Southeastern Singers, improv, wind ensemble,
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, College Students for
Israel, Community Leaders, Trash Mountain Project, Students in Free Enterprise, Ethnos International, FIRST Society, Freedom Center, Pre
Health Service Organization, Student Christian Medical & Dental Association, College Republicans, Florida Public Relations Association; social
work, Spanish, and sports management clubs. A total of 54 registered organizations. No social fraternities or sororities.
GENERAL
Housing
All unmarried students under age 23 must live on campus unless living with
family. Women’s and men’s dormitories; disabled student housing. 47% of all
undergraduates (69% of all freshmen) live in school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing.
Regulations and Policies
Alcohol prohibited on campus. permission required for student marriages. Class attendance mandatory. Dress/hair code. Honor code. Hazing
and smoking prohibited. Attendance is mandatory for chapel three times
per week and at Fire Fall (revival services). All students may have cars on
campus; 74% of students have cars.
Environment/Transportation
88-acre campus in Lakeland (population: 99,999), 40 miles from Tampa.
Served by bus and train; major airports serve Tampa and Orlando (50
miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Calendar
Semester system; classes begin in late August and early January. Two
summer sessions of three weeks each. Orientation for new students held in
August and January.