Southeastern University Admission Requirements

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Lakeland, FL
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Southeastern University Admission Overview

Southeastern University has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Southeastern University has open admission. Eligible applicants are admitted.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Southeastern University Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Southeastern University has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Southeastern University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Southeastern University typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.

26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #27 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Southeastern University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	26.13%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	14.2%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.5%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.54%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.71%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	12.54%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.18%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.13%	Reach
less than 1.00	2.09%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

60% of Southeastern University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Southeastern University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	9%
Top 25% of class	30%
Top 50% of class	60%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southeastern University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southeastern University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

243

Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southeastern University is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Southeastern University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Southeastern University is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 53% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025