Southeastern Louisiana University College Portrait
Southeastern Louisiana University548 Western Ave. Hammond, LA 70402
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Southeastern Louisiana University
With 56 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs, including a doctorate in educational leadership, outstanding faculty, exciting study abroad opportunities, generous scholarship packages, and a vibrant campus life, Southeastern offers students a great educational experience at a reasonable cost. As Louisiana’s third largest university, Southeastern maintains a student-centered atmosphere. Programs are nationally accredited, and faculty includes nationally recognized experts who mentor students not just in the classroom, but through through hands-on research, creative endeavors, and service-learning projects.. Employers praise the real-world preparation of graduates, while the University continually strives to give back to the community by enhancing the cultural and economic quality of life throughout Louisiana’s fast-growing north shore.
Living in the Southeastern Community
Southeastern offers students a wide range of academic, social and cultural activities with more than 100 university sponsored organizations. Southeastern contributes to campus and community quality of life through our Fanfare arts festival, year-long programming at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, and fun leadership and wellness events sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and the Pennington Student Activity Center. Division I athletic teams compete in the Southland Conference in 15 Division I men’s and women’s sports. Focusing on success for all students, the Center for Student Excellence provides a strong foundation for freshmen, assisting with career exploration, tutoring and supplemental instruction. For upper level students, mentoring programs enhance the traditional advising experience, as do opportunities to work one-on-one with faculty in research and creative activities – from investigating the West Nile virus to creating musical compositions.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?
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| Total Students | 15,351 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 13,950 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 8,484 | 61% |
| Men | 5,466 | 39% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 63 | <1% |
| Asian | 126 | 1% |
| African American / Black | 2,371 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 20 | <1% |
| White | 10,487 | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | <1% |
| International | 194 | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 277 | 2% |
| Where do Southeastern undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 95% |
| Other US States & Territories | 3% |
| Other Countries | 2% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are Southeastern undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 22 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 18% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT |
|---|---|
| Composite | 20 - 24 |
| Math | 18 - 24 |
| English | 20 - 25 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 33% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 66% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 95% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.14 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 98% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $14,656
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Southeastern Louisiana University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $0. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $0. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009-2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
Southeastern Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 23 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 61% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 91% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 513 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 55% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 13% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 65% |
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Campus-based Housing
44% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
18% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Southeastern’s Police Department, based in the midst of on-campus housing, maintains a strong 24/7 presence on campus, which includes regular patrols and building checks. Placed throughout campus, “blue phone
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate comprehensive
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at Southeastern
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 89% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 55% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 18% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 82% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 14% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 42% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 49% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 8% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 87% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 96% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 76% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 66% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 96% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 58% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 80% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 96% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 72% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 63% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 66% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 55% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 85% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 88% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 84% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 66 |
| Bachelor's | 1,964 |
| Master's | 337 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Total | 2,369 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 17% |
| General Studies | 17% |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 6% |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 5% |
| Accounting | 5% |
| Links to degree programs at Southeastern Louisiana University |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 64% four-year success and progress rate means that 64% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 2,137 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 648 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 67%
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Student Learning at Southeastern Louisiana University
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Promoting student success is an institutional priority at Southeastern. Major Field Assessment plans, which include detailed objectives, systematic data collection, and a process for improvement based upon the results, are in place across all academic programs. Southeastern also conducts several student surveys, which assess the learning environment as a whole. Survey data of alumni who graduated within the past three years reflects that 43% of graduates are attending graduate school or have completed a graduate degree, 27% plan to attend graduate school in the future, and that 75% had secured employment within six months of graduation. Southeastern is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and numerous professional organizations for specific academic programs.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2009-10 Results from the College Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)
The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) measures critical thinking and written communication using two test modules -- critical thinking and a writing essay. The critical thinking and writing scores are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 58
Senior Score: 63
CAAP score range: 40 to 80
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 21
Senior Score: 22
Writing Essay Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 3
Senior Score: 3
CAAP score range: 1 to 6
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 21
Senior Score: 21