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Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana · Public

92%acceptance rate
1040–1210SAT middle 50% (from ACT)
20–25ACT middle 50%
$12,007average net price, in-state

Southeastern Louisiana University admitted 92% of 6,790 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 45% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

Southeastern Louisiana University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Southeastern Louisiana University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Test scores

Considered

  • –

Not considered

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.46 GPA. 15% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.05%
  • 3.75–3.9923%
  • 3.50–3.7425%
  • 3.25–3.4922%
  • 3.00–3.2413%
  • 2.50–2.9911%
  • 2.00–2.492%
  • Under 2.00.2%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $25,837 in-state and $38,315 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $12,007 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$8,806
  • $30–48k$9,979
  • $48–75k$12,638
  • $75–110k$16,321
  • $110k+$16,196

Quick answers

What is Southeastern Louisiana University’s acceptance rate?

Southeastern Louisiana University admitted 92% of applicants: 6,213 of 6,790 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

What SAT score do you need for Southeastern Louisiana University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1210 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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