Southeastern University Demographics & Diversity

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Lakeland, FL
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 55%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Southeastern University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Southeastern University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	62%
Black	14%
Hispanic	17%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1%
Two or more races	0%
International	2%
Race Unknown	2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Southeastern University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	41%
Women	59%

Enrollment by gender for Southeastern University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	4,749
Women	6,761

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 45%

Southeastern University draws 55 percent of students from Florida, 45 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Southeastern University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	55%
Out of State	45%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$60,101 per year

42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

11,510

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	12.1%
Part-time undergraduates	7.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137564.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026