Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) is a public university founded in 1925 as Hammond Junior College by Linus A. Sims, located in Hammond, Louisiana, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. With a total enrollment of approximately 14,400 students, Southeastern offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across education, business, sciences, arts, nursing, and engineering. The Lions compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Southland Conference, with Roomie the Lion as the beloved campus mascot and green and gold as the traditional school colors. Southeastern is particularly recognized for its programs in education, nursing, and business, and serves as a major educational hub for southeastern Louisiana. With 296 international students from around the world and a 10-year median earnings of $46,482, the university provides strong value for students throughout the region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$20,851
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,851
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
