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- School Code: 152100
- Phone: (386) 822-7000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
48.14%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,212Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Ministry Training
The ministry degree program at Southeastern University offers students preparation to become ordained ministers or priests in various Christian religious sects and traditions, to preach at churches or religious schools/organizations. Students seeking a divinity degree will have gained knowledge in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer ministry training.
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Southeastern University
421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL
Southeastern University is a nonprofit private institution located in Lakeland, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Assemblies of God Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Southeastern University has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at seu.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $19,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs about $4,500 each year. Southeastern University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Southeastern University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern University has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Associate's Degree | 132 |
Bachelor's Degree | 172 |
Master's Degree | 70 |
Doctorate Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 190 |
Female | 189 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
American Indian | 3 |
Asian | 9 |
Black | 40 |
Hispanic | 58 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 4 |
White | 256 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 3 |
Unknown | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Ministry program at Southeastern University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Clergy
Description
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.34
- Average Annual Salary: $44380
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Southeastern University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Southeastern University may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southeastern University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Florida Sun Conference)
- Basketball (Florida Sun Conference)
- Football (Florida Sun Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports