Southeastern Louisiana University is a public 4-year college in Hammond, Louisiana with 9,514 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, costs an average of $12,468 a year after grants and graduates 46% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Southeastern Louisiana University acceptance rate and admissions
Southeastern Louisiana University admitted 99% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Southeastern Louisiana University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $9,043 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,521 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,094 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $23,701 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,468 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,468 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,233 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Southeastern Louisiana University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Southeastern Louisiana University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $49,502 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,787 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Southeastern Louisiana University majors and what graduates earn
Southeastern Louisiana University awarded bachelor's degrees in 34 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($92,615).
All 34 majors at Southeastern Louisiana University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | 23 | $57,610 | $92,615 | $11,750 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $60,464 | $83,039 | $22,250 |
| Nursing | 157 | $78,757 | $77,367 | $20,441 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 16 | $57,515 | $76,401 | $25,735 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 27 | $61,346 | $74,785 | $23,779 |
| Computer science | 34 | $64,083 | $72,410 | $17,500 |
| Finance | 20 | $51,578 | $62,917 | $22,287 |
| Accounting | 61 | $50,645 | $59,067 | $22,066 |
| Marketing | 84 | $43,875 | $53,477 | $18,250 |
| Business administration | 222 | $45,008 | $51,621 | $21,776 |
| Biology | 96 | $36,941 | $49,951 | $21,444 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 87 | $30,419 | $48,719 | $22,429 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 64 | $49,239 | $47,405 | $18,298 |
| Teacher education by subject | 16 | $49,427 | $47,307 | $25,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | 39 | $24,074 | $46,061 | $16,625 |
| Communication | 48 | $41,729 | $46,051 | $19,593 |
| Public health | 26 | $35,333 | $45,401 | $25,750 |
| Criminal justice | 67 | $39,438 | $45,393 | $21,769 |
| History | 18 | $34,599 | $45,161 | $24,499 |
| Social work | 32 | $39,805 | $43,291 | $23,456 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 223 | $36,745 | $42,692 | $22,452 |
| Fine and studio arts | 58 | $32,179 | $40,307 | $20,334 |
| English | 24 | $26,464 | $39,235 | $19,450 |
| Family and consumer sciences | 31 | $38,482 | $38,514 | $25,200 |
| Psychology | 97 | $29,424 | $37,998 | $20,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 66 | n/a | n/a | $25,250 |
| Political science | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Southeastern Louisiana University
22 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 22 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 70 | $61,902 | $24,918 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 46 | $61,350 | $30,687 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 36 | $45,125 | $38,904 |
| Nursing | Master's | 36 | $100,925 | $34,300 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 33 | n/a | $25,171 |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 26 | n/a | $25,429 |
| Psychology | Master's | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 8 | $73,338 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 8 | $52,205 | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Science, Technology and Society | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Southeastern Louisiana University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 9,514 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 62% women, 39% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southeastern Louisiana University?
Southeastern Louisiana University admitted 99% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Southeastern Louisiana University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,043 for in-state students and $21,521 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,468 a year in 2024-25.
Is Southeastern Louisiana University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Southeastern Louisiana University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Louisiana University?
46% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Southeastern Louisiana University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,502 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.