Southeastern University is a Christian university committed to equipping the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities.
Top 1%
fastest-growing private universities in the U.S.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Top Performer
in social mobility
U.S. News & World Report
11,700+
students
worldwide
2,100+
main campus enrollment
Lakeland, Florida
99%
of students receive financial aid
Campus-based undergraduate students
271.6%
increase in enrollment 2012–2022
The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2024–2025 Almanac
Our campus is in sunny Lakeland, Florida, meaning students are treated to great weather and outdoor activities throughout the year. Once you’re here, you’ll see right away why SEU and our surrounding areas are the perfect setting for this chapter of your story.
Since our founding in 1935, Southeastern University has been committed to providing a Christian college education designed to equip our graduates to go into the world as influential servant leaders. Discover our university’s mission, vision statement, and our beliefs — all rooted in our Christian faith.
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God has created you with a unique design that he wants to unleash in your life to change the world.
— Dr. Kent Ingle, President
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
