Southeastern University At-A-Glance
What We Offer
Founded in 1879 and chartered by an act of Congress in 1937, Southeastern University is a private, nonprofit university offering Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in:
- Computer Science and Information Systems Management
- Business Management (including Accounting)
- Public Administration
- Liberal Studies
The University also offers Certificate Programs in Information Technology.
| FY 2000 SEU Degrees Conferred by Major | |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Systems Management | 49 % |
| Business Management | 32 % |
| Public Administration | 13 % |
| Liberal Studies | 6 % |
Our University Community
The majority of SEU students and faculty live and work in the Washington metropolitan area. The traditional SEU student is a working professional who is employed full or part time and seeks a college degree for professional advancement and personal enrichment. SEU provides a very personal educational environment where students enjoy a low student-teacher ratio in small classroom settings. The total student enrollment is 1000. Over 60% are female. Together, the students and faculty represent over 50 countries and cultures. The SEU faculty is composed of many professionals who are employed at high levels in the federal or local government or the private sector. Of the full time faculty, 67% have terminal degrees in their specialties.
Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis is the university president.
We Are Successful
Our students have benefited from attendance at Southeastern University and are found around the world occupying important positions in the global economy. Through the assistance of the Office of Career Services at SEU, our students work at some of the area's leading private businesses, local, state and federal governments and private organizations. Southeastern University is a member of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
We Are Involved in Our Community
Private Sector
- Verizon
- Sun Trust Bank
- NEXTEL International
- Mitchell & Titus LLP
- Infocen, Inc.
Public & Non-Profit Sectors
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- DC Public Schools
- American Red Cross
- Social Security Administration
SEU community partners include:
- Washington DC Technology Council
- DC Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Greater Washington Board of Trade
- Washington Teachers Union
- DC Link and Learn
- Anacostia Economic Development Corporation
We Are Flexible and Affordable
SEU offers an accelerated degree format with daytime, evening and weekend classes. The University maintains a rolling admissions policy to accommodate the schedules of working adults. SEU tuition rates are very competitive with other institutions of higher learning in the Washington metropolitan area. The undergraduate tuition rate is $255 per credit hour and the graduate tuition rate is $320 per credit hour. Financial assistance and installment payment plans are available.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit SEU and discuss with an admissions counselor the academic program that best meets their needs. Admission is granted to incoming students for any of the four terms during the year. Applicants are notified of admission decisions four to six weeks after the receipt of all required documents.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Office of Admissions Southeastern University
501 I Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Telephone: 202/COLLEGE (265-5343) Fax: 202/488-8093
http://www.southeastern.edu/gen/Admissions/default.htm
