Southeastern University

1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-6034

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Southeastern University

In the latest year of federal data, Southeastern University graduated 23 social work students, placing it #261 of 587 BSW programs nationally. Cohorts of this size typically mean seminar-scale classes in the practice sequence rather than lecture halls.

39.7% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $32,334 a year after grants and scholarships — $18,749 above the $13,585 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Florida. 42.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

11,510
Total Students
10,172
Undergraduates
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

53%
Acceptance Rate
2,427 admitted out of 4,581 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$31,732

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$32,334
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $29,498
$30,001 - $48,000 $29,185
$48,001 - $75,000 $31,185
$75,001 - $110,000 $34,795
$110,001+ $34,482
42%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Students Borrowing
$6,571
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

40%
Overall
37%
Full-Time
43%
Part-Time
48%
First-Time Students
44%
Transfer Students
30%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 30%
6-Year Completion 37%
8-Year Completion 40%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41.3%
Female
58.7%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
28.3%
Some Distance
25.1%
No Distance
46.7%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
23.1%
Some Distance
25%
No Distance
51.9%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
48.6%
Black or African American
10.7%
Hispanic/Latino
22.3%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Non-Resident Alien
7.9%
Unknown
4.4%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
8636675000
Address
1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
IPEDS ID
137564

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.