Southeastern Louisiana University

What Southeastern Louisiana University does

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public, state-supported comprehensive university founded in 1925 and located in Hammond, Louisiana, approximately 50 miles north of New Orleans. Governed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, it is the third-largest public university in the state, enrolling roughly 15,500 students (14,200 undergraduate, 1,300 graduate) across six colleges: Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing/Health Sciences, Science/Technology, and Honors and Excellence. The institution delivers more than 150 academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 24, and holds SACSCOC, AACSB (business), and CAEP (education) accreditations. Educational delivery spans traditional on-campus instruction at the 365-acre Hammond campus, a Southeastern Online portfolio of 100% online and hybrid programs with flat-rate tuition ($375 per undergraduate credit, $475 per graduate credit), and a regional Accelerated Nursing Program location in Baton Rouge.

The technology footprint is conventional rather than differentiating: the Canvas learning management system, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, virtual campus tour technology, and supporting mobile applications (Lion Safe App, Lion Traxx shuttle tracker) underpin operations, alongside physical infrastructure highlights such as a hybrid geothermal climate control system serving 556 residence hall rooms. Southeastern's revenue is generated primarily through semester-based tuition and mandatory fees (approximately $4,855 per semester for full-time in-state undergraduates, with a $6,239 non-resident premium), housing for 2,700 on-campus residents across 13 halls, a contract dining operation managed by Aramark across multiple national-brand outlets, state appropriations through the University of Louisiana System, and foundation fundraising (the 2025 Giving Day raised over $508,000 from approximately 2,400 donors). Customer-facing distribution combines direct recruiter outreach, free campus and virtual tours, email and social media marketing across six platforms, and consortium delivery arrangements with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and McNeese State for advanced nursing degrees. The 100+ healthcare agency partnerships enable clinical placement for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, which supports over 3,700 students and represents the most operationally distinct distribution channel.

Name

Southeastern Louisiana University

Legal name

Southeastern Louisiana University

Website

https://southeastern.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public, state-supported comprehensive university in Hammond, Louisiana, part of the University of Louisiana System, serving roughly 15,500 students through 150+ academic programs across six colleges, with on-campus, online, and consortium delivery channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Academic Support & Learning Assistance (Tutoring Centers) (EDALABAF)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online degree programs
• Campus housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition-based revenue from undergraduate students. Resident tuition approximately $2,889 per semester for 12 credits plus mandatory fees of $1,703. Non-resident fees add $6,239 additional per semester.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition-based revenue from graduate students. Graduate tuition approximately $3,342 per semester for 12+ credits plus mandatory fees.
3. Online Program Tuition: Flat rate tuition for online programs: $375 per undergraduate credit hour (up to 12 hours) and $475 per graduate credit hour (up to 9 hours), with $100 per additional credit hour.
4. Foundation Donations and Fundraising: Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation generates revenue through alumni donations, community partnerships, and special events like Chefs Evening and Giving Day. The 2025 Giving Day raised over $508,000 from nearly 2,400 donors.
5. Campus Dining Services: Dining services contract with Aramark providing food services across campus eateries including national brands, generating revenue through meal plans and point-of-sale transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public, state-funded university that delivers undergraduate majors/minors and graduate (master's and doctoral) degree programs across six colleges, with instruction provided on the Hammond campus and through Southeastern Online's 100%-online and hybrid formats. Its offering is bundled with residential, dining, library, recreation, health, and student-support services structured around a per-semester tuition-and-fees model. Auxiliary revenue comes from campus housing, dining (operated with Aramark), and donations coordinated through the Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation.

Product overview

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student services. The university provides over 150 undergraduate majors/minors and 24 master's/2 doctoral degree programs across six colleges (Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing/Health Sciences, Science/Technology, and Honors/Excellence). Educational delivery includes traditional on-campus instruction, Southeastern Online (100% online and hybrid programs with flat-rate tuition), and graduate studies through nationally accredited colleges. Supporting the academic mission are Sims Memorial Library (1M+ volumes, Louisiana Academic Library of the Year), University Housing (2,700+ residents, 13 halls), Dining Services (national brands and cafeteria), Recreational Sports (Pennington Center), University Health Center, Lion Safe App (campus safety), and comprehensive Student Affairs services including career, counseling, and accessibility support. The institution serves approximately 15,500 students with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and maintains SACSCOC accreditation, AACSB accreditation for business programs, and CAEP accreditation for education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation: The official fundraising and advancement arm of the university that focuses on building external relationships to secure funding, support, and reputation for the university.
• Southeastern Online

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Undergraduate Majors and Minors) Southeastern's undergraduate academic portfolio of more than 150 majors and minors across six colleges, delivered on the Hammond campus with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 24. Includes 34 nationally ranked programs and serves roughly 14,200 undergraduate students.
• Graduate Studies (Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate Programs) Graduate-degree portfolio comprising 24 master's and 2 doctoral degree programs plus certificate programs, offered through the six academic colleges and including consortium degrees in Educational Leadership (with University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and Family Nurse Practitioner MSN/DNP (with UL Lafayette and McNeese State). Enrolls roughly 1,300 graduate students.
• Southeastern Online (Online and Hybrid Degree Programs) 100% online and hybrid degree programs offered through southeastern.edu with self-serve enrollment and flat-rate tuition: $375 per undergraduate credit hour (up to 12 per semester) and $475 per graduate credit hour (up to 9 per semester), with $100 per additional credit hour. Designed for non-traditional and geographically distant learners.
• Accelerated Nursing Program (Baton Rouge) Accelerated BSN program delivered at a satellite location in Baton Rouge, bringing Southeastern nursing instruction to a second geographic market in partnership with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• University Housing On-campus residential community housing more than 2,700 students across 13 residence halls, apartments, and Greek houses, with Living Learning Communities and special-interest housing options. Ascension Hall and Twelve Oaks Hall use a hybrid geothermal climate-control system (220 wells at 300 feet deep) to heat and cool 556 rooms.
• Campus Dining Services Campus dining program operated in partnership with Aramark, offering national brand outlets (Chick-fil-A, Subway, Panda Express, Starbucks, Moe's Southwest Grill, Smoothie King), the Mane Dish cafeteria, convenience stores, and catering services; revenue generated through meal plans and point-of-sale transactions.
• Sims Memorial Library Linus A. Sims Memorial Library provides students with access to over 1,000,000 print and electronic volumes, 400,000+ journals, study rooms, interlibrary loan services, and research assistance. Selected as Louisiana Academic Library of the Year in 2025 by the Louisiana Library Network (LOUIS).
• Recreational Sports and Wellness Fitness facilities, intramural and club sports, group fitness classes, and wellness programs at the Pennington Center, serving students, employees, alumni, and community members.
• University Health Center On-campus medical facility providing appointments, immunizations, health promotion, and self-care services for students, operated Monday through Thursday with limited Friday hours and directed by a nurse practitioner.
• Lion Safe Mobile Safety Application Standalone mobile safety application for the Southeastern community, featuring virtual safety walks, friend walks, blue-light phone access, campus maps, Lion Traxx tracker, safety toolbox, emergency plans, and tip reporting capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio providing personalized attention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DXC TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Southeastern was named one of the lead higher education institutions of a public-private partnership to meet workforce demands created by the arrival of DXC Technology, the world's leading independent IT services and solutions company, in southeast Louisiana. The partnership addresses regional workforce needs in technology and IT services.
• Louisiana Healthcare Agencies (100+ Clinical Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern's College of Nursing and Health Sciences maintains partnerships with over 100 healthcare agencies providing diverse clinical practice opportunities for students. These partnerships enable students to gain hands-on experience across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations throughout the region.
• Louisiana Universities Marine ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers from Southeastern Louisiana University and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium jointly conducted research analyzing 649 soil samples to study carbon sequestration in wetlands with alligator populations. The research found that wetlands with alligator populations store significantly more carbon than those without, with carbon storage increasing proportionally with alligator density.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Nursing Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern participates in the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, a partnership involving Southeastern, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, and McNeese State University. This consortium offers the Family Nurse Practitioner program and other specialized nursing degrees through shared resources and faculty.
• McNeese State University (Nursing Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing alongside Southeastern and University of Louisiana at Lafayette, enabling shared delivery of advanced nursing education programs across Louisiana.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Doctoral Consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern's doctorate in Educational Leadership is offered in consortium with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, designed to prepare a new generation of school principals, district superintendents and other administrators.
• AramarkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAramark provides campus dining services for Southeastern, operating eateries featuring national brands including Chick-fil-A, Subway, Panda Express, Starbucks, Moe's Southwest Grill, Smoothie King, and the Mane Dish cafeteria. Aramark manages food services operations across campus.
• University of Louisiana SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern is part of the University of Louisiana System, the state's second largest public university system. The Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System oversees the university and appoints its president.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southern University and A&M College: Louisiana's other public university system (SU System), comparable in size, with overlapping programs in nursing, business, and education. Competes for in-state students and donor/foundation dollars within the same state.
• McNeese State University: Another UL System regional public university that partners with Southeastern in the Intercollegiate Consortium for Nursing. Comparable size, mission, and tuition-based revenue model with overlapping regional applicant base in southwest Louisiana.
• University of Louisiana at Monroe: UL System peer of similar size and program breadth, including nursing and health sciences, education, and online offerings. Operates with the same tuition-and-state-funding revenue model and competes for non-traditional and transfer students across Louisiana.
• University of New Orleans: UL System public university serving the New Orleans metro with similar tuition pricing, online programs, and business/nursing/education offerings — directly competing with Southeastern for Southeast Louisiana students.
• Nicholls State University: UL System regional public university with comparable enrollment scale and a tuition-driven business model. Overlaps with Southeastern on program mix (business, education, nursing) and competes for the same regional in-state students.
• Northwestern State University: UL System public university of similar scale that has historically invested in online programs (NSU Online) and competes directly with Southeastern Online for non-traditional students seeking affordable public-university degrees.
• Louisiana Tech University: A UL System public university with a similar mix of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs at comparable scale. Competes for the same in-state and regional students, especially in STEM, education, and business.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette: A UL System public university of comparable size offering 150+ programs and graduate/doctoral degrees, and Southeastern's active consortium partner in nursing and educational leadership. Direct overlap in program mix, target student segments, and tuition-funded public-university model.

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana State University: Louisiana's flagship public university (~35,000 students) and Southeastern's principal in-state competitor. Both are public, SACSCOC-accredited, tuition-funded institutions in the same state system orbit, competing for the same in-state applicant pool but at materially different scale and brand.

Regional players

• University of Southern Mississippi: A regional public research university of similar scale located just across the Louisiana-Mississippi border. Comparable tuition-funded model, similar mix of online and on-campus programs, and competes for the same Gulf South non-traditional and out-of-state students.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oursoutheastern
• YouTubeyoutube.com/southeasternvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/southeastern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeastern-louisiana-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/oursoutheastern
• TikToktiktok.com/@oursoutheastern

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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