Southeastern among universities where students graduate with least debt
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
by: Rene Abadie
HAMMOND – “U.S. News and World Report” has listed Southeastern Louisiana University
among the top regional universities in the South where students graduate with the
least debt.
The report was released today (Sept. 9) by the publication and shows that 57 percent
of Southeastern’s class of 2014 graduated with an average of $18,433, the lowest among
all regional universities in Louisiana. The ranking places Southeastern 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.”
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.
