Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida · Private
Southeastern University admitted 74% of 2,800 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southeastern University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $40, and Southeastern University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southeastern University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,152 a year. After grants, students paid $27,935 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Southeastern University’s acceptance rate?
Southeastern University admitted 74% of applicants: 2,080 of 2,800 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southeastern University’s application deadline?
Southeastern University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Southeastern University’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and Southeastern University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Southeastern University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Southeastern University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 400–800 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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