Southeastern University

Southeastern University occupies a 103-acre campus in Lakeland, Florida, positioned between Tampa and Orlando in the state's central region. Founded in 1935 as a Bible institute and gaining university status in 2005, this private Christian institution operates within the Assemblies of God tradition. The university maintains traditional collegiate architecture across its campus, which includes modern academic facilities and multiple residential communities where most first-year students reside. SEU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in business, education, ministry, and healthcare fields, including its expanding nursing program. The university competes in the NAIA Sun Conference as the SEU Fire, with notable programs in baseball and basketball, while also housing the SEU Worship program, which has gained recognition in contemporary Christian music.