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Lakeland, FL · Tampa, FL
| Southeastern University | The University of Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,942/yr | $36,211/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $29,498/yr | $30,011/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $24,211 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $29,185/yr | $31,513/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $31,185/yr | $31,898/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,795/yr | $34,691/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,482/yr | $37,975/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,130/yr | $14,612/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,920/yr | $13,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,800/yr | $9,130/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $49,329/yr | $51,614/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,950/yr | $34,408/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,950/yr | $34,408/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 15% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 67% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 53% | 40% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,800 | 35,353 |
| Students accepted | 2,080 | 14,469 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,034 | 2,505 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 50% | 17% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,744/yr | $59,436/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,202–$63,763 | $38,879–$87,838 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 47% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 42% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,314/yr | $48,397/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 35% | 55% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 34% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,826/yr | $54,511/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Theology & Religious Vocations 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 35% · Health Professions 12% · Social Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $80,049/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,209/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.5% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,813 | 10,572 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,338 | 835 |
| Average professor pay | $7,041/mo | $10,846/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $39,372 | $75,458 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Tampa, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1935 | 1931 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Men | 40% | 42% |
| Women | 60% | 58% |
| White students | 53% | 71% |
| Black students | 11% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 23% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 4.6% | 3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 1.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.9% | 1.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,698/yr | $8,718/yr |
| Endowment | $10.9M | $77.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,806 | 4,544 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,600/yr | $6,584/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,420/yr | $6,092/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 15 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 469 | 553 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.5M | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $10.6M | $18.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.0M | $19.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $52,448 | $181,701 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.