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Southeastern Admission Overview

Southeastern admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Southeastern admitted 99.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and ACT 19-24. Southeastern is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Southeastern is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.southeastern.edu/apply/freshmen/criteria/

Southeastern Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

99.3%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The Southeastern acceptance rate is 99.3%. Last year, 6,212 of 6,255 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Southeastern and can you get accepted?

Southeastern is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Southeastern Louisiana University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Southeastern GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.39

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Southeastern typically have around a 3.39 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. Southeastern is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #9 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 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 Louisiana University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.8%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.2%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	18.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.7%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	15.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.8%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.4%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Southeastern Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Southeastern Louisiana University does not require SAT or ACT scores if you meet the 2.0 high school core GPA used for Louisiana regional publics. First-year applicants may also qualify with 12 early-college credits, an associate degree, or a 20 ACT. Official scores are recommended for review and English or math placement; Accuplacer, ALEKS, Pre-ACT, or PSAT can be used for placement instead.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.southeastern.edu/apply/freshmen/criteria/

Southeastern SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

75th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

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

Southeastern ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

94%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 23
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Southeastern typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Southeastern places #12 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Southeastern without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Southeastern Louisiana University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>99%
21 to 24	Avg +	99%-99%
19 to 21	Avg -	98%-99%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<98%

How to read these figures

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Southeastern Louisiana University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,888	2,366	6,255
Accepted	3,864	2,348	6,212
Acceptance Rate	99%	99%	99%
Enrolled	1,460	948	2,408
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	38%	40%	39%

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

Application Requirements

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

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

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

334

Applicants have 334 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southeastern Louisiana University is $20.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Southeastern Louisiana University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

Southeastern is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 99.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 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