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Southeastern University Men's Football

Welcome to the Southeastern University men's football recruiting profile. Southeastern competes in NAIA in the The Sun Conference from Lakeland, Florida. Led by head coach Jake Russell, Southeastern University pairs a 53% acceptance rate with a 44% graduation rate and a $32,334 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
133
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
The Sun Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
12,858
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
53%
State
Florida
City
Lakeland
Address
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Staff
Jake Russell
Head Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 48% of NAIA men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
44%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,314
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,744
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 5% of NAIA men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$31,650
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$31,650
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,130
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$32,334
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 51% of NAIA men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,939,933
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$144,038
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (863) 667-5000

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