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Southeastern Louisiana University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range20 to 25
Average GPA3.46
Acceptance Rate93.9%

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

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Hammond, LA

Undergrad Enrollment13,206
Freshman Retention73%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Southeastern Louisiana University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

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.

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In-State Tuition$5,777
Out-of-State Tuition$18,255
Room and Board$9,900
Average Merit Award$1,882
Application Fee$20
Students on Aid44%
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at Grad$21,478

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

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

28% of undergrads live on campus

Coed
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 6% of men join fraternities, and 9% of women join sororities.

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