Southeastern Louisiana University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Southeastern Louisiana’s high 93.9% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, but the ACT still matters because scores are required and 94% of applicants submit them. Aim for about a 23 to 25 ACT to land in the stronger half of the admitted-student range.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Southeastern Louisiana University facts and stats
Southeastern Louisiana University enrolls about 13,206 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Southeastern Louisiana has a 73% freshman retention rate, which is slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1. Southeastern Louisiana is test-required for admissions.
Hammond, LA
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Key Southeastern Louisiana University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Southeastern Louisiana is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. The Regular Decision deadline is August 1, so fall senior-year retakes will be too late for admission.
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What you'll actually pay
Southeastern Louisiana is a public Southland Conference university with in-state tuition of $5,777 and out-of-state tuition of $18,255. About 44% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,882. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

At Southeastern Louisiana, out-of-state tuition is $18,255, while Louisiana students pay $5,777. Room and board adds about $9,900, so living on campus can significantly increase the total bill. About 44% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,882. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,478.
Student life at Southeastern Louisiana University
28% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 6% of men join fraternities, and 9% of women join sororities.
Similar schools
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LAAcceptance rate: 100%
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LAAcceptance rate: 55.7%
SAT: 1053–1185
ACT: 20–25
Fortis College, Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LAAcceptance rate: 100%
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAAcceptance rate: 54.4%
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