As SEU celebrates another year of record-breaking enrollment, we also have continued to receive high recognition for our degree programs, our growth, our campus environment, and our commitment to student success. These rankings come from respected outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Niche.
Fall 2025 Enrollment
SEU is thrilled to report our highest enrollment to date! As of fall 2025, 13,636 students are enrolled with SEU through all deliveries.
These numbers represent 16% overall increase in enrollment across all deliveries since the fall of 2024, specifically:
- Over 2,200 undergraduate campus-based students
- A 34% increase in online enrollment
- More than 13% increase in enrollment of graduate-level students
- Nearly 12% increase in students enrolled at partner sites
- More than 6,600 dual enrollment students
SEU’s customizable degree programs and multiple learning formats have helped to fuel these increases.
SEU 2025 Chronicle Rankings
In fact, SEU’s increasing enrollment has resulted in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual report once again placing SEU among the top institutions in the country. SEU was recognized as the 2nd fastest-growing private doctoral university in the nation from 2013 to 2023, with enrollment increasing 202.9%, from 3,434 to 10,400 students. The university was also ranked as the 3rd largest producer of degrees in theology and religious vocations nationwide.
Together, these recognitions highlight SEU’s continued growth and impact in preparing students for academic, professional, and faith-based success.
U.S News & World Report Rankings
SEU is also once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Performer in Social Mobility, ranked 118th out of 433 universities — placing SEU in the top 27 percentile nationwide. This distinction highlights universities that provide pathways for students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve success.
In addition, SEU is listed among the Best National Universities, reflecting the university’s broad academic offerings and commitment to rigorous education. SEU is also recognized nationally for its graduate-level social work program.
Degree Program Rankings
SEU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs fully online, on our main campus in Lakeland, Florida, and at our partner sites nationwide. Several of these programs were recognized by the Niche.
Niche ranked SEU for degree programs such as ministry and religious programs, communications, and business. SEU was ranked 15 out of 31 for the Best Colleges for Communications in Florida and 17 out of 55 for Best Colleges for Business in Florida.
Beyond these, SEU’s ministry and religious programs earned national recognition. Niche ranked SEU 69 out of 326 for Best Colleges of Religious Studies.
Campus Environment Rankings
Along with being recognized for our academics, SEU also received rankings for our campus environment. Niche highlighted SEU in several categories, reflecting both our community and student experience.
SEU was ranked 12 out of 41 for Best College Campus in Florida and 28 out of 71 for Best Student Life of Colleges in Florida.
Among 55 other universities, SEU was also ranked as the second Most Conservative College in Florida.
We are honored to have the opportunity to serve so many students as they discover and develop their Divine Design, and we are grateful to have been recognized in these rankings.
These acknowledgements reflect the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and community — and they inspire us to continue providing an excellent, Christ-centered education and a vibrant student experience for everyone who calls SEU home.
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