Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern) is a public university in Hammond, Louisiana. It was founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims as Hammond Junior College. Sims succeeded in getting the campus moved to north Hammond in 1928, when it became known as Southeastern Louisiana College. It achieved university status in 1970. In the fall of 2019 there were 14,298 students enrolled. During the 1990s, Southeastern was one of the fastest-growing colleges in the United States. The university is the third largest in Louisiana, trailing only LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Southeastern's colors are green and gold, and the mascot is a lion named Roomie. Southeastern's sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (FCS for football) in the Southland Conference.
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99%
Acceptance
$13,154
Net price
9,514
Enrollment
45%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
99%
Acceptance rate
1,090
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,154
Average net price
$8,373
In-state tuition
$20,851
Out-of-state tuition
$10,240
Room & board
$1,300
Books & supplies
$23,604
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$22,113
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$46,482
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,124
Median earnings (6 yrs)
45%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,646
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
9,514
Total enrollment
16%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southeastern Louisiana University FAQ
Is Southeastern Louisiana University a public or private school?
Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution located in Hammond, LA.
What is the acceptance rate at Southeastern Louisiana University?
Southeastern Louisiana University has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Southeastern Louisiana University cost?
The average annual net price at Southeastern Louisiana University is $13,154 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,373 in-state and $20,851 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Louisiana University?
About 45% of students at Southeastern Louisiana University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southeastern Louisiana University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southeastern Louisiana University students earn a median of $46,482 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southeastern Louisiana University?
Admitted students at Southeastern Louisiana University have an average SAT score of 1,090. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Southeastern Louisiana University?
Southeastern Louisiana University enrolls about 9,514 students.
Campus
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