Cost of Southeastern
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,701 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,043 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,521 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,094 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,386 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,468 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,613 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,771 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,974 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,464 |
| $110,001+ | $17,535 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southeastern's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Southeastern
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 304 | $78,757 | $20,441 |
| Computer Science | 67 | $64,083 | $17,500 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 58 | $61,346 | $23,779 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 46 | $60,464 | $22,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 46 | $57,610 | $11,750 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $57,515 | $25,735 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 47 | $51,578 | $22,287 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 139 | $50,645 | $22,066 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 38 | $49,427 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 145 | $49,239 | $18,298 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 429 | $45,008 | $21,776 |
| Marketing | 183 | $43,875 | $18,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 91 | $41,729 | $19,593 |
| Social Work | 79 | $39,805 | $23,456 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 134 | $39,438 | $21,769 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 72 | $38,482 | $25,200 |
| Biology | 207 | $36,941 | $21,444 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 411 | $36,745 | $22,452 |
| Public Health | 75 | $35,333 | $25,750 |
| History | 50 | $34,599 | $24,499 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 98 | $32,179 | $20,334 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 189 | $30,419 | $22,429 |
| Psychology | 215 | $29,424 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature | 50 | $26,464 | $19,450 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 83 | $24,074 | $16,625 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 112 | — | $25,250 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 21 | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 24 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 19 | — | — |
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 76 | $100,925 | $34,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 104 | $61,902 | $24,918 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 66 | $61,350 | $30,687 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 26 | $52,205 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 66 | $45,125 | $38,904 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Biology | 21 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 58 | — | $25,171 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 19 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Music | 16 | — | — |
| Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Public Health | 10 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 58 | — | $25,429 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 21 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 6 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Louisiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | $11,959 | 86% | $58,121 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | $14,924 | 87% | $52,638 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria | $12,105 | 92% | $46,481 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | $12,842 | 93% | $51,238 |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | $18,631 | 35% | $47,186 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | $12,218 | 85% | $49,742 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | $11,228 | 78% | $50,152 |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | $13,357 | 91% | $49,144 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southeastern's acceptance rate?
Southeastern Louisiana University admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does Southeastern cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,701 a year (tuition and fees: $9,043 in-state, $21,521 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,468 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,613.
How much do Southeastern graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,502 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,757 a year after graduation).
What is Southeastern's graduation rate?
46% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.