Southeastern sees growth in enrollment
Thursday, February 22, 2024
by: Tonya Lowentritt 
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s spring semester has shown growth
in nearly all student categories, the university recently reported.
The university realized solid increases in enrollment across both undergraduate
and graduate students. Undergraduate enrollment rose by two percent, while graduate
enrollment experienced an increase of 14 percent.
With an overall enrollment increase of three percent at 13,800 students, an enrollment
number for spring not realized since before the pandemic, Southeastern experienced
growth in several categories. New or incoming student increases included first time
freshmen at 14 percent, transfer students at 21 percent, graduate students at 17.3,
and dual enrollment students with an increase of 6.5 percent. Southeastern also experienced
a 22 percent increase in international students.
“Southeastern has been working diligently to strengthen purposeful enrollment
with a strategic focus on mission and core values centered on student success,” said
Southeastern President William S. Wainwright. “Seeing growth in multiple categories
is a testament to a commitment of the students, faculty, and staff to a progressive
Enrollment Management Plan, positioning our university for continued growth and most
importantly, student success.”
Southeastern currently offers over 150 programs of study, including many that
are regionally and nationally ranked. To apply, visit southeastern.edu.
