Looking for a meaningful college experience? At SEU Bayside Campus, you’ll gain real-life work experience through on-site internships, be supported by a close-knit and caring community, and thrive in a faith-based learning environment, all while earning your degree.
Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida partners with Bayside Church to host an instructional site on the church campus. Southeastern University offers excellent college education for an affordable price. With regional accreditation,* Southeastern University is well established and proud to offer students opportunities to discover their divine design.
We believe your story is part of a bigger purpose. Our classes are intentionally designed to prepare you for your career while offering insight through Biblically-based perspectives.
Sometimes the greatest learning environments are found outside of the classroom. We equip you to succeed in your chosen field through on-site practicum opportunities.
Christ-Centered Community
Our culture is all about people, and during your time as a student, we create experiences that allow you to interact with people from all walks of life.
Affordable + Accessible Higher Education through SEU
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
Site Fee: $4,000.00
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.
Technology Fee: $300.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
Site Fee: $4,000.00
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.
Technology Fee: $300.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Tuition listed is based on 15 credits per semester (for 2 semesters) with the practicum scholarship applied.
Site Fee: $1,200.00
The site fee covers expenses related to student development and classroom facilities. The site fee is charged at a flat rate per semester. The annual fee (2 semesters) is listed.
Technology Fee: $300.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; books and fees are additional. Tuition is charged per credit hour. Please Note: the tuition rate for the MBA is $525 per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $300.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
Extended Learning
Interested in our non-traditional programs? This may be the right fit for you.
Dual enrollment at Southeastern University is an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while also completing their high school requirements.
Southeastern University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning, based in Lakeland, Florida.
We are committed to providing a Christian college education designed to equip the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities.
We extend this mission by partnering with churches and organizations to reach students where they live and work.
Helping You Succeed Beyond Graduation
Our goal is to equip you for success as a student and beyond. SEU partners with Handshake to help our students find internships, land their first job, and get career advice.
“The difference in the experience I had between a secular university and my
experience at SEU is incomparable. SEU is an AMAZING school. Praise Jesus!”
— Hope
“I’m so thankful for my professors who, even though were all online, cared
and were very understanding.”
— Josiah
“I love Southeastern University! The staff, professors, and classes have
exceeded my expectations.”
— Destiny
“I am blessed to have been a part of this program. Looking back, I know that
I heard God clearly when He said to go to SEU. He has blessed me with so much
while I was here.”
— Larry
“Being a student at an SEU extension site allowed me to once again feel
comfortable and confident in school. I had so many opportunities to grow.
SEU was the perfect example of God's timing and it was the
perfect college for me in this season.”
— Vanessa
“I went through a dark season of just feeling hopeless and lost. At my SEU
extension site, our pastor was there for me, and there is such a close-knit
community. Both really encouraged me.”
— Markus
“SEU is so Christ-centered. This is my first time experiencing a faith-based
education, and SEU carries it out seamlessly!”
— Brendon
*Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 2017–2018 data
**according to The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEU Accreditation*
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Southeastern University.
State Authorization Statement
For full statements related to state authorization, please click here.
Professional Licensure/Certification
Federal law requires disclosure to applicants and students regarding professional licensure/certification and our programs of study. While licensure or certification may be available in your field of study, programs offered through the school of unrestricted education are not designed to lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits;
however, we
are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. You are welcome to contact SEU's
Center For
Calling & Career at compass@seu.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.