Overview
Enrollment
Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, Louisiana, approximately 60 miles north of New Orleans and 45 miles east of Baton Rouge along the I-12 corridor. The 365-acre campus, established in 1925 as Hammond Junior College, features a mix of modern and historic buildings surrounded by notable oak trees. The university operates as a public institution within the University of Louisiana System, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strength in nursing, business, education, and biological sciences. The campus includes multiple residential communities housing students in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, while the athletic program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Southland Conference as the Lions. The university serves as a primary educational hub for Louisiana's Northshore region, with satellite locations in Baton Rouge and Mandeville.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Southeastern is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Southeastern Louisiana University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#968 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#399 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#39 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $9,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,573 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $9,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,051 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 21% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Engineering Technology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160612 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Louisiana University.
Current students may use the Southeastern Louisiana University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024