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Recent report ranks Southeastern among universities where students graduate with least debt
Monday, October 5, 2015
“U.S. News and World Report” recently listed Southeastern among the top regional universities in the south where students graduate with the least debt. According to the report, 57 percent of Southeastern’s class of 2014 graduated with an average of $18,433, the lowest among all regional universities in Louisiana. Overall, Southeastern ranked fourth among the universities whose students incur the least debt.
“We’re pleased this report shows Southeastern is offering an excellent value in higher education for students,” said President John L. Crain. “We are aware recent tuition increases have affected our students financially, and we have made every effort to provide assistance through scholarship support.”
Among other financial aid opportunities, Southeastern’s scholarship program includes awards for beginning freshmen and transfer students, as well as progression scholarships that promote retention and timely advancement toward a four-year degree. The university also offers money-saving programs like Textbook Rental, which can save students hundreds of dollars each year compared to buying textbooks.
U.S. News compiled its list using data that include loans taken out by students from private financial institutions and from federal, state and local governments. The average amount of debt refers to the cumulative amount borrowed by students who incurred debt and not an average for all students.
