School Overview
Southeastern Louisiana University is a state-funded, public university located in Hammond, Louisiana. Its student body represents more than 15,000 students who come from 43 states and 66 countries; it was considered the fastest-growing U.S. school during the 1990s.
Accreditation
Southeastern Louisiana University is and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1946.
Degree Programs
Southeastern Louisiana University is comprised of five colleges with 26 academic departments and programs with 71 degree programs. That breaks down into 48 undergraduate programs, 19 graduate programs and four associate degree programs.
Athletics
Known as the Lions, Southeastern’s sports teams play in the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. The school colors are green and gold. In 2012, the school completed the Southeastern Track Complex for track and field events training and competitions that features: an eight-lane, state-of-the-art running track, for runs, dashes, and hurdles; high jump, pole vault, and long jump areas; and, discus, shot put, hammer, and javelin throw zones.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Southeastern offers federal and state programs, scholarships, work-study and graduate assistanceships to help students meet their financial responsibilities. All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Library System
Several important collections have found a home in Southeastern’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, including the Pineywoods People Exhibits, the Center for Regional Studies, the Morrison Room and the Rayburn Collection.
Student Housing
Residence halls offer shared-room and private-room options. Both options involve a shared bathroom facility. The residence halls are Pride Hall, Louisiana Hall, Livingston Hall, Village M Residence Hall, Washington Hall, St. Tammany Hall, Taylor Hall, Hammond Hall, Tangipahoa Hall, Zachary Taylor Hall, Southeastern Oaks, The Village, and Cardinal Newman Hall.
General Information
Admission Office SLU 10752 Hammond, LA 70402 (985) 549-2066 (800) 222-7358 Fax: (985) 549-5632 [email protected] Contact: Jeff Rhodes Dean of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 548 Western Avenue Hammond, LA 70402 (985) 549-2000 www.selu.edu |
Size Total undergrads: 13,875 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,778 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,921 Graduate enrollment: 1,349 Setting |
Degrees offered: Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctoral |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 93% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 64% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticulture Science B Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & B Services A B Management B Communications & Journalism B Computer & Information Education Education B Sciences – Education B Education B Engineering Technologies Technology – General B Technology A,B Safety B English Language & Family & Consumer Sciences Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Health Professions & Pathology/Audiology B History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Administration B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Security & Protective Social Sciences Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southeastern Louisiana University Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (985) 549-2000 |
Website: | www.southeastern.edu |
Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
Apply Online: | www.southeastern.edu/apply/ |
Address: | 548 Ned McGehee Ave., Hammond, LA 70402 |
Setting: | City: Small |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 14,220 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 9,773 (69% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $8,329 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,807 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,843 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southeastern Louisiana University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
Education | 6 | 6 | 1 | ||
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 3 | |||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 5 | 3 | ||
History | 1 | 1 | |||
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | |||
Grand total | 5 | 1 | 41 | 19 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southeastern Louisiana University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $8,329 |
Out-of-state | $20,807 |
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $8,826 |
Out-of-state | $21,304 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 1,936 | 96% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 1,861 | 93% | $8,843 |
Student loan aid | 1,003 | 50% | $4,933 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 8,210 | 62% | $7,396 |
Federal student loans | 5,655 | 42% | $5,786 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southeastern Louisiana University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southeastern Louisiana University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Number of applicants | 4,384 | 1,711 | 2,673 | Percent admitted | 100% | 89% | 91% |
Percent admitted who enrolled | 62% | 62% | 63% |
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southeastern Louisiana University Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 14,220 |
---|---|
Undergraduate enrollment | 13,257 |
Graduate enrollment | 963 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southeastern Louisiana University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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