Southeastern Louisiana University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,514 students.
About This School
Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana with approximately 9,514 undergraduate students enrolled. Southeastern Louisiana University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,174 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern) is a public university in Hammond, Louisiana. It was founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims as Hammond Junior College. Sims succeeded in getting the campus moved to north Hammond in 1928, when it became known as Southeastern Louisiana College. It achieved university status in 1970.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,174/year net price and a median debt of only $11,077 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 45% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth taking seriously. If you're self-motivated and have a clear plan, this can be a solid, affordable option, especially for students staying close to home in Louisiana; if you're still figuring things out, the low retention and graduation numbers suggest many students struggle to make it through.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,514 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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