Southeastern Louisiana University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,742
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Hammond, Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Southeastern Louisiana University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southeastern Louisiana University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Southeastern Louisiana University is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Louisiana is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southeastern Louisiana University is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Southeastern Louisiana University is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southeastern Louisiana University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,289

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,767

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Southeastern Louisiana University received on average $8,867 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,867

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	883	44%	$4,827	$4,262,162
Other Federal Grant	1,551	77%	$3,240	$5,024,991
State Grant/Scholarships	1,577	78%	$5,353	$8,441,919
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	971	48%	$3,710	$3,602,830
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,925	95%	$8,867	$17,069,740

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeastern Louisiana University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southeastern Louisiana University students is 37.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.5%.

37.6%

asian 38.1% 8 students
African American 27.4% 141 students
white 41.9% 593 students
unknown 55.0% 11 students
hispanic 30.7% 58 students
International Students 70.6% 12 students
Mixed Race 35.0% 42 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southland Conference
Baseball Southland Conference
Basketball Southland Conference
Track and Cross Country Southland Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeastern Louisiana University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeastern Louisiana University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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