“Largest Assemblies of God educational institution in the U.S., located in Lakeland, FL.”
Southeastern University (SEU) is a private Christian university in Lakeland, Florida, affiliated with the Assemblies of God and one of the largest Pentecostal universities in the United States. Founded in 1935 as Southeastern Bible Institute, it expanded into a full liberal-arts university in the 2000s and has grown dramatically — total enrollment across on-campus, online, and partner sites now exceeds 11,500 students, with 10,000+ undergraduates. The 100-acre campus sits halfway between Tampa and Orlando, giving students easy access to two of Florida's biggest job markets, the Gulf beaches, and theme-park entertainment. SEU is organized into six colleges: the College of Arts & Media (home to a nationally known contemporary music and film program), the Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership, the College of Education, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Christian Ministries and Religion, and the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Together they offer 120+ programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels — including standouts in music production, film, business, nursing, and ministry. Classes are available on the Lakeland campus, fully online, or through a network of SEU partner sites nationwide, giving the university unusual geographic reach for a school its size. Student life at SEU is shaped by faith, athletics, and Florida weather. The Fire compete in NAIA athletics (Sun Conference) with nationally ranked football, basketball, and track programs, and game-day traditions like the Fire roar energize a tight student community. Weekly chapel is central to campus rhythm, and more than 40 student clubs and organizations cover everything from worship teams to cultural groups to Greek-style service organizations. For international students, SEU offers admission with TOEFL iBT 76 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo equivalence, a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT, and access to the same merit scholarships available to domestic students — making it one of the more affordable Christian university options in the Southeast.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceRolling Admission
SEU uses rolling admissions; international students should apply at least 4-6 months before the intended semester.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$32,950
/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.
Houses the Departments of Communication, Humanities, and Music. Home to SEU's contemporary music program — one of the most recognized Christian-music training programs in the country — and a growing film/digital-media production track.
ACBSP-accredited business school emphasizing entrepreneurship and Christian servant leadership; offers undergraduate majors plus an MBA.
Flagship of SEU's Assemblies of God heritage; trains pastors, missionaries, worship leaders, and practical theologians.
Prepares teachers for Florida and beyond through state-approved certification tracks; offers M.Ed. and Ed.D. programs.
Houses psychology, criminal justice, legal studies, human services, and political science, with a professional counseling master's program.
Includes nursing, biology, and kinesiology with pre-health tracks; home to SEU's BSN and growing allied-health offerings.
4 years
Nationally known training program for worship leaders, producers, and performing artists with state-of-the-art studios and regular live-performance opportunities.
4 years
Hands-on filmmaking program with industry-grade equipment; graduates feed the Central Florida entertainment economy (Universal Studios, faith-based film) and national markets.
4 years
Pre-licensure BSN with clinical rotations across Central Florida hospitals; strong NCLEX-RN pass rates.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $32,950
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.
