2024 FAFSA Information Guide

Tuition & Fees

Cost Details

For detailed cost information about Southeastern University, click on the links below that correspond to your program of interest. Our tuition and fee information is subject to change each year. If you have questions regarding this information or want more details about financial aid options, please contact your enrollment counselor or our Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@seu.edu or 800.500.8760.

On-Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Direct Costs

Expenses12–17 credit hours18 credit hours
Tuition*$15,216$16,484
General student fee**$650$650
Room$2,800$2,800
Meal plan$2,710$2,710
Semester total for on-campus$21,376$22,644
Year total for on-campus$42,752$45,288

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of attending college also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition, room, and board. The below costs are estimates only; individual costs will vary by student.

Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year, which are based on full-time enrollment. 

Indirect Expense Estimate
Books & Supplies$1,600
Miscellaneous $6,000
Transportation $1,800
Total Estimated Indirect Costs$9,400

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

 12–17 credit hours18 credit hours
Direct + Estimated Indirect costs$52,152$54,688

* Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here.
** The general student fee includes student activities, health services, and online resources.
*** This does not include any eligible federal, state, or institutional aid (such as scholarships).

Direct Costs

Tuition rates apply to all campus-based students (except Nursing), including courses taken online while enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student.
Expenses 12–17 credit hours 18 credit hours
Tuition* $15,825 $17,145
General student fee** $650 $650
Housing $2,800 $2,800
Meal plan $2,765 $2,765
Semester total for on-campus $22,040 $23,360
Year total for on-campus $44,080 $46,720

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of attending college also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition, room, and board. The below costs are estimates only; individual costs will vary by student. Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year, which are based on full-time enrollment. 
Indirect Expense  Estimate
Books & Supplies $1,600
Miscellaneous  $6,000
Transportation  $1,800
Federal Student Loan Fee (if applicable) $72
Total Estimated Indirect Costs $9,472

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

12–17 credit hours 18 credit hours
Direct + Estimated Indirect costs $53,552 $56,192
* Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here. ** The general student fee includes student activities, health services, and online resources. *** This does not include any eligible federal, state, or institutional aid (such as scholarships).

Direct Costs

Expenses 9 credit hours 12–17 credit hours 18 credit hours
Tuition* $11,412 $15,216 $16,484
General student fee $650 $650 $650
Semester total for off-campus $12,062 $15,866 $17,143
Year total for off-campus $24,124 $31,732 $34,268

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of attending college also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition, room, and board. The below costs are estimates only; individual costs will vary by student. Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year, which are based on full-time enrollment. 
Expenses Off Campus With Parent/Relative
Books & supplies $1,600 $1,600
Housing $2,670 $0
Food $6,250 $5,420
Miscellaneous $6,000 $6,000
Transportation $1,800 $1,800
Total Estimated Indirect Costs $18,320 $14,820

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

Off Campus With Parent/Relative
Direct + Estimated Indirect costs $50,052 $46,552
*Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here.

Direct Costs

Expenses9 credit hours12–17 credit hours18 credit hours
Tuition*$11,880$15,825$16,484
General student fee$650$650$650
Semester total for off-campus$12,530$16,475$17,795
Year total for off-campus$25,060$32,950$35,590

 

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of attending college also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition, room, and board. The below costs are estimates only; individual costs will vary by student.

Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year, which are based on full-time enrollment. 

ExpensesOff CampusWith Parent/Relative
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Housing$2,670$0
Food$6,250$5,420
Miscellaneous$6,000$6,000
Transportation$1,800$1,800
Federal Student Loan Fee (iff applicable)$72$1,872
Total Estimated Indirect Costs$18,392$14,892

 

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

Based on 12–17 Credit Hours

 Off CampusWith Parent/Relative
Direct + Estimated Indirect costs$51,342$47,842

*Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here.

Tuition Information

12–17 credit hours (per semester)*$15,216
18 credit hours (per semester)*$16,484

*The per-credit rate is $1,268. Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here

General Student Fee

6 credit hours or more per semester$650
Less than 6 credit hours per semester$325

Additional Fees

Re-registration fee (per semester)$100

Tuition Information

12–17 credit hours (per semester)*$15,825
18 credit hours (per semester)*$17,145

*The per-credit rate is $1,320. Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here

General Student Fee

6 credit hours or more per semester$650
Less than 6 credit hours per semester$325

Additional Fees

Re-registration fee (per semester)$100

Determining the cost of attending college also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition, room, and board.

Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year, which are based on full-time enrollment. Individual costs will vary.

  • Books & Supplies: up to $1,600
  • Transportation: up to $1,800
  • Misc. Living Expenses: up to $6,000
  • Federal Student Loan Fee (if applicable): $72

Bachelor of Science Nursing Program – Junior/Senior 

Per hour rate for Nursing program*$1,588
Nursing block rate (12 or more hours)$19,045
Annual$38,090

*Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here.

Associate Degree in Nursing Program

Per hour rate for ADN program*$495
Program fee (per semester)$600
Technology fee (per semester)$175

*Does not apply to online classes. See online tuition information here.

 Visit this page for housing application information; additional housing information can be found here.

HousingCost (per semester)
Aventura, Bauer, Bethany, Destino, Esperanza, Valencia, South Pointe or Buena Vida (per semester)$2,800
Buttercup (per semester)$3,200

All residence hall prices include the use of laundry facilities.

Please note: Private rooms may be available for an additional $1,500 per semester (application required). Please direct any questions regarding housing applications to studenthousing@seu.edu.

Need to sign up for or modify your meal plan? Visit this page.

Campus resident meal plans*

PlanCost
21-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $200 in Fire Funds)$2,710
14-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $250 in Fire Funds)$2,590
10-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $275 in Fire Funds)$2,410

*Required for all residential students

Commuter meal plans**

PlanCost
25 meals total (cost per semester; includes $250 in Fire Funds)$525
15 meals total (cost per semester; includes $150 in Fire Funds)$315
10 meals total (cost per semester; includes $125 in Fire Funds)$240

**Optional; available to nonresident students only

Southeastern Fire Card: The Southeastern Fire Card (student ID card) has many functions, including: Campus ID, Residence Hall Access, Portico Coffeehouse, Campus Dining, Bookstore, Laundry, Printing/Copying

Campus Cash: You may add personal funds (Campus Cash) to your Fire Card’s general account at any time during the semester. Campus Cash added to the Fire Card may be used at all Southeastern University dining locations, Portîco Coffeehouse, the campus bookstore, and for purchasing copies/printing. These funds will carry over each semester and will remain on your Fire Card. Funds placed on your Fire Card will not be refunded or transferred to your student account until you graduate or officially withdraw from the university.

Fire Funds: All meal plans include Fire Funds, which are funds placed on your card to be used in all campus dining locations, Portîco Coffeehouse, and the stadium concession stand. The Fire Funds indicated will be automatically added to your Fire Card the day after drop/add. Unused Fire Funds expire at the end of the semester.

Card care: Southeastern is not responsible for any unauthorized use of your Fire Card. Please report lost or stolen cards to the Campus Card Office immediately.

Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice. Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (incompliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the universit5

Need to sign up for or modify your meal plan? Visit this page.

Campus resident meal plans*

PlanCost
21-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $200 in Fire Funds)$2,765
14-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $250 in Fire Funds)$2,640
10-meals-per-week plan (cost per semester; includes $275 in Fire Funds)$2,460

*Required for all residential students

Commuter meal plans**

PlanCost
25 meals total (cost per semester; includes $250 in Fire Funds)$525
15 meals total (cost per semester; includes $150 in Fire Funds)$315
10 meals total (cost per semester; includes $125 in Fire Funds)$240

**Optional; available to nonresident students only

Southeastern Fire Card: The Southeastern Fire Card (student ID card) has many functions, including: Campus ID, Residence Hall Access, Portico Coffeehouse, Campus Dining, Bookstore, Laundry, Printing/Copying

Campus Cash: You may add personal funds (Campus Cash) to your Fire Card’s general account at any time during the semester. Campus Cash added to the Fire Card may be used at all Southeastern University dining locations, Portîco Coffeehouse, the campus bookstore, and for purchasing copies/printing. These funds will carry over each semester and will remain on your Fire Card. Funds placed on your Fire Card will not be refunded or transferred to your student account until you graduate or officially withdraw from the university.

Fire Funds: All meal plans include Fire Funds, which are funds placed on your card to be used in all campus dining locations, Portîco Coffeehouse, and the stadium concession stand. The Fire Funds indicated will be automatically added to your Fire Card the day after drop/add. Unused Fire Funds expire at the end of the semester.

Card care: Southeastern is not responsible for any unauthorized use of your Fire Card. Please report lost or stolen cards to the Campus Card Office immediately.

Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice. Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (incompliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the universit5

Academic

Directed studies fee (per credit hour, plus tuition)$100
Music lessons (per semester, per instrument, plus tuition)$100
Practicum$125
Tae kwon do fee$75
Study abroad program fee$200
Practicum media fee (plus tuition)$35
Class media fee (plus tuition)$100
Internship fee (see your program chair for information specific to your major)Variable
Science lab fee – general (plus tuition; see your program chair for information specific to your major)$125 (may vary)
Science lab fee – specific (plus tuition; see your program chair for information specific to your major)$175 (may vary)
School of Honors fee (per semester)$250

Campus

Fire Card replacement (includes sales tax)$15
First Year Experience (total, up-front charge)$420
Vehicle registration fee (per year, includes sales tax)$120

Enrollment/Registration

Academic advising portfolio replacement fee$15
Application/re-application fee (nonrefundable) $40
Audit fee (per credit hour) – Under 55 years of age (Traditional course)$601
Audit fee (per credit hour) – Under 55 years of age (Evening/Online course)$195
Audit fee (per credit hour) – 55 years of age and older$20
Late registration – Courses $120
Payment plan enrollment fee$70
Transcript fee (per transcript)$10

Graduation

Diploma replacement $30
Graduation (undergraduate)$160
Late Registration – Graduation $25

Testing

CLEP test (check the College Board website for current pricing for CLEP test registration)Variable
Myers-Briggs test$43
Strong Interest Inventory assessment $30

All students are required to obtain financial clearance before they can be guaranteed their class registration and housing for the upcoming semester. Additional fees may apply to students who do not obtain financial clearance by the designated date each semester. Learn more about Financial Clearance.  The Financial Clearance process is one of the components of Fire Ready, which is the clearance process that needs to be completed prior to returning to campus each semester. See what else you need to be Fire Ready here

Online Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Item Cost
Online Undergraduate Tuition (per credit hour) Books and miscellaneous charges are not included in tuition price $399 per credit hour
General student fee (per semester) $175
Technology fee (per semester) $150
Item Cost
Online RN to BSN Tuition (per credit hour) Books and miscellaneous charges are not included in tuition price $200 per credit hour
General student fee (per semester) $175
Technology fee (per semester) $150
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable) $72
ItemCost

Online SEU Trades Tuition (per credit hour)*

Books and miscellaneous charges are not included in tuition price

$250 per credit hour
Program fee (per semester)$150
Technology fee (per semester)$150
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable)$72

*Tuition rate applies only to students enrolled fully online. Campus-based students pay the standard campus tuition rates for all courses.

Note: The initial Project Management program requires students to have a computer with a Windows OS. This is due to the MS Project program that is required for the course. This computer with a Windows OS is needed for the entire semester.

Type Cost
Academic advising portfolio replacement fee $15
Audit fee (per credit hour, under 55 years of age) $195
Audit fee (per credit hour, 55 years of age and older) $20
CLEP test (check the College Board website for current pricing for CLEP test registration) Variable
Diploma replacement $50
Directed studies fee (per credit hour, plus tuition) $100
Graduation fee $160
Graduation late fee $25
Internship fee $125
Payment plan enrollment fee $50
Transcript fee online (per transcript) $10
Science lab – general fee (plus tuition) $125
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable) $72
Federal and state financial aid is available for qualified applicants and can include grants and/or loan programs. Tuition is due and payable by the first class session of each cohort term. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, university payment plan, approved scholarships, employer reimbursement program or any combination of these payment options.
Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice. Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IXof the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (in compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the university.

Partner Site Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Item Cost
Partner Site Undergraduate Tuition (per year) $339/credit hour ($8,136)*
Site Fee Varies by site
Technology fee (per year) $350
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable) $72
*Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged at a rate of $339 per credit hour. Total tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
TypeCost
Academic advising portfolio replacement fee$15
Audit fee (per credit hour, under 55 years of age)$195
Audit fee (per credit hour, 55 years of age and older)$20
CLEP test ($15 paid to Southeastern University; $85 paid online to College Board prior to the testing date)$100
Diploma replacement$50
Directed studies fee (per credit hour, plus tuition)$100
Graduation fee$160
Graduation late fee$25
Internship fee$125
Payment plan enrollment fee$50
Transcript fee online (per transcript)$10
Science lab – general fee (plus tuition)$125

Federal and state financial aid is available for qualified applicants and can include grants

and/or loan programs. Tuition is due and payable by the first class session of each cohort

term. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, university payment plan, approved

scholarships, employer reimbursement program or any combination of these payment options.

Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice.

Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IXof the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (in compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the university.

Master's & Doctoral Tuition & Fees

Tuition prices listed below do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Master's Degrees — Cost Per Credit Hour
Master’s DegreeCost
Master of Arts in the Art of Design Management$525 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Human Services$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Leadership$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in International Community Development$495 per credit hour
Master of Science in Professional Counseling$525 per credit hour
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling$495 per credit hour
Master of Social Work$515 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration $525 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (resident or online)$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (executive cohort)$525 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Theological Studies*$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies*$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Family Ministry*$495 per credit hour
Master of Divinity*$495 per credit hour
Master of Science in Kinesiology$450 per credit hour
Master of Education in Educational Leadership$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Elementary Education$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education/Educational Therapy$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Literacy Education$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)$375 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing$525 per credit hour
Master of Science in Medical Sciences$675 per credit hour

Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Church-Matching Graduate Scholarship Details
This one-time scholarship will match a church’s contribution up to $2,000, to be used toward its pastor’s master’s degree at SEU (for a total of no more than $4,000). Must be a full-time licensed or ordained minister, and be accepted into and enrolled in a master’s degree program within the School of Divinity. Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Rates effective beginning fall 2024

Master’s DegreeCost
Master of Arts in the Art of Design Management$525 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Human Services$495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Leadership$545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in International Community Development$545 per credit hour
Master of Science in Professional Counseling$585 per credit hour
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling$495 per credit hour
Master of Social Work$575 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration $650 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (resident or online)$545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (executive cohort)$575 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Theological Studies$545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies$545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Family Ministry$545 per credit hour
Master of Divinity*$545 per credit hour
Master of Science in Kinesiology$500 per credit hour
Master of Education in Educational Leadership$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Elementary Education$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education/Educational Therapy$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Literacy Education$375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)$375 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing$525 per credit hour
Master of Science in Medical Sciences$675 per credit hour

Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Church-Matching Graduate Scholarship Details
This one-time scholarship will match a church’s contribution up to $2,000, to be used toward its pastor’s master’s degree at SEU (for a total of no more than $4,000). Must be a full-time licensed or ordained minister, and be accepted into and enrolled in a master’s degree program within the School of Divinity. Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester.

Doctoral Degrees — Cost Per Credit Hour
Doctoral DegreeCost
Doctor of Education (EdD)$500 per credit hour
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Missiology (DMiss)$500 per credit hour
PhD in Organizational Leadership $795 per credit hour
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership$795 per credit hour

Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Rates effective beginning fall 2024

Doctoral DegreeCost
Doctor of Education (EdD)$500 per credit hour
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Missiology (DMiss)$500 per credit hour
PhD in Organizational Leadership $875 per credit hour
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership$875 per credit hour

Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Estimated Costs of Attendance

The totals below are estimated based on the number of credit hours listed. These do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies). 

Area of StudyProgram Name Total Credit HoursCost Per Credit HourApproximate Total Tuition
Behavioral & Social SciencesMA in Human Services36$495$17,820
Behavioral & Social SciencesMA in International Community Development36$545$19,620
Behavioral & Social SciencesMS in Pastoral Care & Counseling36$495$17,820
Behavioral & Social SciencesMS in Professional Counseling60$585$35,100
Behavioral & Social SciencesMaster of Social Work: Advanced Standing32$575$18,400
Behavioral & Social SciencesMaster of Social Work: Traditional65$575$37,375
Business & LeadershipDoctorate in Strategic Leadership60$875$52,500
Business & LeadershipPhD in Organizational Leadership60$875$52,500
Business & LeadershipMA in Leadership36$545$19,620
Business & LeadershipMA in the Art of Design Management36$525$18,900
Business & LeadershipMaster of Business Administration (MBA)36$650$23,400
EducationDoctor of Education (EdD)60$500$30,000
EducationMEd in Educational Leadership36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Elementary Education30$375$11,250
EducationMEd in ESE/Educational Therapy36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Literacy Education36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in TESOL36$375$13,500
Health SciencesMS in Kinesiology33$500$16,500
Health SciencesMS in Medical Sciences42$675$28,350
Health SciencesMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)32$525$16,800
Ministry & TheologyDoctor of Ministry (DMin)36$500$18,000
Ministry & TheologyDoctor of Missiology (DMiss)30$500$15,000
Ministry & TheologyExecutive MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)36$575$20,700
Ministry & TheologyMA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)36$545$19,620
Ministry & TheologyMA in Biblical Studies (MABS)48$545$26,160
Ministry & TheologyMA in Family Ministry (MAFM)30$545$16,350
Ministry & TheologyMA in Theological Studies (MATS)48$545$26,160
Ministry & TheologyMaster of Divinity (MDiv)72$545$39,240
Type Cost
General student services fee $175
Background check $75
Graduation fee (master’s program) $200
Graduation fee (doctoral program) $180
Graduation late fee $25
Doctoral Education Fee $200 per semester*
Technology fee: General $150
Technology fee: MS in Medical Sciences $175
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable) $72
Fire Card replacement fee (includes tax) $15
Transcript fee online (per transcript) $10
Vehicle registration fee (for students who attend classes on campus) $120
Independent study fee (per credit hour, plus tuition) $100
Audit fee 50% discount per credit hour (tuition based on program)
Practicum and internship fees Variable; consult your program chair for details
*This fee will cover the extensive doctoral writing support, the MyFire platform, residencies, intensives, library services, and the extra costs associated with operating and attending an excellent doctoral program. For more information on MBA options and associated costs, visit SEU.edu/mba. Federal and state financial aid is available for qualified applicants and can include grants and/or loan programs. Tuition is due and payable by the first class session of each cohort term. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, university payment plan, approved scholarships, employer reimbursement program or any combination of these payment options. Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice. Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (in compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the university.