🏆 Full tuition available (Legislative Act 353 Scholarship (Law Enforcement and State Employees) & Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP))
Average Net Price
$11,813/year (in-state estimate)
Average paid for residents.
Automatic Merit
$1,000–$4,000/yr
No separate application.
Scholarships Tracked
13 opportunities
5 automatic · 1 competitive · 7 hidden gem
Typical Qualifiers
GPA 3+; ACT 24+ / SAT 1160+
Benchmarks for top-tier awards.
Testing Policy
Test-optional
Superscores ACT/SAT.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Jan 15 • FAFSA: Mar 1
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Legislative Act 353 Scholarship (Law Enforcement and State Employees) & Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)
Honors College
Honors Program Available
Residency & Waivers
ACM
🚨 Easy-to-Miss “Gotchas” at Southeastern Louisiana University (Read This First)
Top scholarships still favor test scores: Even though SLU is test-optional, higher-tier awards (and the President’s Scholarship) are much more realistic with strong ACT/SAT scores.
Deadlines matter more than you think: Missing the February 1 scholarship deadline can mean losing out on automatic merit—even if your student qualifies academically.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes — Southeastern Louisiana University is test-optional.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 21; SAT: 1050.
Average net price? About $11,813/yearyear after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
Yes — participates in ACM.
💰 Cost of Attendance at Southeastern Louisiana University 2026-2027
📅 2026–2027 Planning Note: The costs below reflect the most recently published figures (2025–2026). Universities typically finalize the next year’s rates in the spring, and we’ll update this page once official 2026–2027 numbers are released.
Planning tip: At large public universities, tuition, fees, and housing usually increase modestly each year (often in the 2–5% range). For early budgeting, families may want to plan for roughly $1,000–$1,500 more in-state or $2,000–$3,000 more out-of-state in total direct costs once new rates are published.
Category (2026–2027)
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition & Mandatory Fees (2 semesters)
$8,372
$20,848
Housing & Meals (typical)
$9,430
$9,430
Total (Direct Costs)
$17,802
$30,278
Average Federal Net Price: $11,813 — this is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships (no loans), based on the most recent federal data. Your specific cost could be significantly lower or higher depending on your financial aid eligibility and merit scholarships. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
Academic Common Market (ACM): Students from eligible Southern states may qualify for in-state tuition on specialized programs not offered in their home state.
A nonresident paying $20,848 in tuition and fees could pay $8,372 instead—a savings of roughly $12,500 per year.
ACM participation requires state certification after admission and is not automatic.
Cost of Attendance FAQ
Who qualifies for in-state tuition?
Louisiana residents automatically qualify for in-state rates. Nonresidents can qualify through ACM or institutional waivers.
How much do families really pay?
The published in-state total is $17,802, but after scholarships and grants, families paid about $11,813 on average.
Is the Academic Common Market automatic?
No. Students must apply through their state’s ACM office after admission and be certified for an eligible program.
Sources:
Southeastern Louisiana University Financial Aid — Cost of Attendance
Southeastern Housing & Meal Plan Rates
Southeastern Admissions — Apply Page
Southeastern Financial Aid — Scholarships & Waivers
Academic Common Market (SREB) Participant List
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Net Price Data)
✅ Automatic Merit Scholarships
Southeastern Louisiana University automatically considers all admitted freshmen for scholarships based on ACT or SAT scores and high school GPA. No separate application is required. Some tiers also include a housing supplement for students who live on campus.
Automatic
Southeastern Honors Scholarship – 30+ ACT Tier
📅 Deadline: January 15 ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
$4,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA✎ ~30 ACT👥 ~Funds available basis. winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
May be combined with some Foundation or outside scholarships within Southeastern’s institutional aid rules and cost-of-attendance limits. Awards are made on a funds-available basis.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is Southeastern’s strongest published automatic freshman tier. The base award is $4,000 per year toward university fees, with a separate $3,000 annual housing supplement for students who meet the on-campus housing requirement. Do not count the housing piece as flexible cash.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: First-time freshmen with a 3.0+ six-semester GPA and a 30+ ACT, or a higher qualifying ACT superscore. This is the top automatic tier, but families should remember the housing supplement only helps if the student lives on campus continuously from the first semester.
May be combined with some Foundation or outside scholarships within Southeastern’s institutional aid rules and cost-of-attendance limits. Awards are made on a funds-available basis.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this award is close in value to the top tier, but the same warning applies: part of the value is tied to on-campus housing. Families comparing offers should separate the fee award from the housing supplement when calculating the real bill.
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Who Actually Wins
First-time freshmen with a 3.0+ six-semester GPA and an ACT in the 27–29 range, or the listed higher ACT superscore range. This tier is still a strong automatic award, especially for students who also plan to live on campus and can use the housing supplement.
Can often stack with some Foundation or external awards up to Southeastern’s cost-of-attendance and institutional aid limits. Awards are funds-available.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this tier provides $2,500 per year toward university fees plus a $1,000 annual housing supplement for students who live on campus continuously from their first semester. It helps, but families should still run the full net cost after housing, meal plan, TOPS, and any Foundation awards.
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Who Actually Wins
First-time freshmen with a 3.0+ six-semester GPA and an ACT in the 24–26 range, or the listed higher ACT superscore range. This is a practical middle-tier award for students who may not be top testers but still meet the published grid.
Automatic
Dual Enrollment 15+ Completion Award
📅 Deadline: First fall semester after high school graduation; automatic if criteria are met and funds are available. Non-Renewable
$1,000
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Funds available basis. winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplementary to other Southeastern scholarships and contingent on available funding. It may stack with other aid within institutional limits.
💡
Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is not a large scholarship, but it is a clean example of why dual enrollment history matters. It is a $1,000 first-year supplement, usually split between fall and spring, for students who completed enough Southeastern dual enrollment credits before enrolling as freshmen.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who already used Southeastern for dual enrollment, completed at least 15 Southeastern credits with C or better grades, and then enroll full time at Southeastern right after high school. This is a small but easy-to-miss bridge award for students already connected to the campus.
👥 ~Limited by the number of eligible National Merit students enrolling each year. winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
May stack with automatic freshman scholarships and other institutional or external aid, subject to Southeastern’s scholarship packaging rules and cost-of-attendance limits.
📄
How to Apply
Be admitted to Southeastern and submit proof of National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist standing to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships before the institutional documentation deadline.
Selection criteria: Eligibility-based award tied to documented National Merit recognition, not an internal competitive scoring process.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is a targeted recognition award worth tracking separately from the ACT/GPA grid. It provides $1,000 per semester for up to eight semesters, but only families with a National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist should count it in the offer.
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Who Actually Wins
National Merit Semifinalists or Finalists who enroll full time at Southeastern and submit proof of their recognition. This is not a broad merit award — students only qualify if they have documented National Merit status.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Award values and eligibility are based on SLU’s official Fall 2026 scholarship grid. Superscore ACT is accepted. All awards require full-time enrollment and maintenance of a 3.0 college GPA for renewal.
Automatic Merit FAQ
Is a separate application required? No; all admitted freshmen are automatically considered.
Does Southeastern use ACT superscores? Yes, the highest ACT Composite or Superscore by the deadline is considered.
Can awards stack? Some Foundation or outside scholarships may stack with these awards; check with the scholarship office for current stacking policies.
Test-optional policy? SLU will consider test-optional applicants for scholarships using equivalent criteria but most awards clearly specify ACT/SAT bands.
Sources:
New Freshman Scholarships – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/fin_aid/scholarships/newfreshman.html
SLU Scholarship Office – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/fin_aid/
Foundation Scholarships – https://selu.academicworks.com/
🏆 Competitive Scholarships
These university-level awards require extra steps beyond admission (applications, essays, interviews, or cohort selection). They are limited and competitive. Departmental or Honors-specific scholarships are listed elsewhere on this page.
Intended to stack with Southeastern academic scholarships, Foundation awards, and outside scholarships, subject to institutional aid limits and cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Submit the ExCEL Leaders' Scholarship application by the posted deadline, including required written responses, references, and the video component. Students must also have a completed Southeastern admission application on file and plan to enroll full time as first-time freshmen.
Selection criteria: Holistic review emphasizing academics, leadership roles, service involvement, communication, and fit with the ExCEL leadership development program.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is a small-dollar but high-signal leadership scholarship. The money is $500 per semester, but the bigger value may be the leadership program, campus connection, and resume-building that comes with being selected as an ExCEL Scholar.
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Who Actually Wins
About 25 incoming freshmen who show real leadership, service, campus involvement potential, and enough academic strength to stand out from the applicant pool. This is not a stats-only award — Southeastern is looking for students who will actually plug into campus life and leadership.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Notes: Some university-level scholarships are routed through the Foundation portal with a general application and supplemental questions. College- and department-specific competitive awards are listed in other sections.
Sources:
ExCEL Award – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/fin_aid/excel/index.html
National Merit Scholarship – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/fin_aid/scholarships/newfreshman.html
Foundation Awards – https://selu.academicworks.com/
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
These aren’t the headline merit awards—but they can quietly shave thousands off the bill. Look here for ROTC benefits, Louisiana Guard waivers, Literary Rally awards, study-abroad/departmental funds, and small stackable scholarships most families miss.
Full RideApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Legislative Act 353 Scholarship (Law Enforcement and State Employees)
📅 Deadline: Prior to the start of the enrollment term, according to institutional and state documentation timelines. ✓ Renews
Full Ride
Louisiana statutory tuition, fees, books, and room-and-board benefit
✘ Not stackable
👥 ~Subject to state provisions; no fixed institutional quota specified. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Because this statutory benefit can cover tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board for eligible full-time students, additional institutional aid may be limited or adjusted to avoid exceeding cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for admission to Southeastern and work with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to document eligibility under Louisiana law for children of qualifying law enforcement officers or certain state employees killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Selection criteria: Eligibility-based statutory scholarship; not competitively scored.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is extremely restricted, but for the families who qualify, it can be one of the most powerful affordability benefits available at a Louisiana public college. It should be listed clearly so eligible families know to ask the financial aid office about it.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Children of qualifying Louisiana law enforcement officers, deputy sheriffs, adult probation and parole officers, and certain state employees who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty and who meet Southeastern admission and enrollment requirements.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicserviceidentity_based
Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)
📅 Deadline: Each semester according to Louisiana National Guard and Southeastern timelines. ✓ Renews
Full Tuition
Louisiana National Guard tuition exemption
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Actively drilling Louisiana National Guard members living in Louisiana can get all tuition waived at Southeastern through STEP; they still owe university fees, housing, and meals
👥 ~Subject to state funding and Guard program limits. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
STEP covers base tuition at Louisiana public institutions. Other aid may be adjusted so the total package does not exceed cost of attendance, and families should remember that fees, housing, meals, books, and personal costs may remain.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for STEP through the Louisiana National Guard, then submit the approved STEP certificate or required documentation to Southeastern’s financial aid, military, or veterans benefits office by the university’s term deadline.
Selection criteria: Eligibility-based state tuition exemption; no competitive scoring.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: STEP can be a major tuition reducer, but it is not a normal campus scholarship and it is not a full ride. It generally covers base tuition, while fees, housing, meals, and other costs still need to be planned for.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Actively drilling Louisiana National Guard members who meet STEP service and academic requirements, remain in good standing with the Guard, and submit paperwork on time each term.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Sanderson Farms First Generation Endowed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Foundation scholarship cycle, typically mid-February. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Number of recipients varies with endowment income. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Typically stacks with Southeastern merit, need-based aid, TOPS, Foundation awards, and outside scholarships, subject to cost-of-attendance limits.
📄
How to Apply
Complete Southeastern’s general Foundation/AcademicWorks scholarship application during the published cycle and indicate first-generation status and Louisiana residency where requested.
Selection criteria: Foundation committee review that may consider academic performance, first-generation status, Louisiana residency, application responses, and financial need.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is a good example of why first-generation students should not stop at the main freshman scholarship grid. Foundation awards like this may be smaller and less predictable, but they can help fill the gap after TOPS, grants, and automatic aid.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: First-generation Louisiana residents who complete the Foundation application and match the donor criteria. This is not automatic merit — it depends on Foundation review, available endowment funding, and applicant fit.
App Required
SGA Outstanding Freshman Man/Woman Leadership Award
📅 Deadline: Spring campus nomination period. Non-Renewable
$500
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Limited number of freshman recipients annually. winners/yr
✚
Stacking & Combining
One-time leadership recognition award that generally stacks with other scholarships and aid.
📄
How to Apply
Get involved in SGA and campus organizations during freshman year, then submit the SGA Outstanding Freshman leadership award application or nomination materials during the spring campus award period.
Selection criteria: Campus committee review emphasizing leadership, service, SGA involvement, and engagement in student organizations.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is small-dollar recognition money, but it is useful to list because it signals an important pattern: campus involvement can unlock additional awards after freshman year begins.
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Who Actually Wins
First-year students who actually show up on campus — SGA, student organizations, service, leadership, and visible engagement. This is not an incoming freshman award; it rewards what the student does after arriving at Southeastern.
Full TuitionApp Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Army ROTC Scholarship
📅 Deadline: National and campus ROTC deadlines vary. ✓ Renews
Full Tuition
ROTC tuition, housing, book, and stipend benefits
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Set annually by U.S. Army Cadet Command. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
ROTC benefits may cover tuition and mandatory fees or an approved room-and-board option. Because ROTC can replace tuition charges, some institutional scholarships may be reduced, repackaged, or less useful depending on how the award is applied.
📄
How to Apply
Apply through the national Army ROTC scholarship process or through campus-based ROTC scholarship boards, then coordinate with the ROTC battalion serving Southeastern to use the award while enrolled at SELU.
Selection criteria: National Army ROTC review emphasizing academics, leadership, physical fitness, interview performance, and officer potential.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this should not be treated like ordinary scholarship money. ROTC can be a major cost reducer, but the student needs to want the military path, understand the service obligation, and stay eligible physically, medically, and academically.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who are serious about the Army ROTC path and meet academic, leadership, fitness, medical, citizenship, and interview standards. This can be one of the largest affordability options connected to Southeastern, but it comes with a military service commitment.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Spirit of the Southland Marching Band Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Band audition period, usually spring or summer before the fall season. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$600–$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Depends on marching band membership and music department funding. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Band stipends typically stack with academic scholarships, performance awards, Foundation scholarships, TOPS, and outside aid within cost-of-attendance limits.
📄
How to Apply
Apply and audition for the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band, enroll in the marching band course, and complete the marching season participation requirements to receive the stipend.
Selection criteria: Based on successful audition and continued participation; award amounts may vary by instrument, role, performance need, and funding.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: marching band stipends are rarely the biggest award on the page, but they can stack with other aid and reward a student who was already planning to participate. Families should check current band funding and role-specific amounts each year.
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Who Actually Wins
Students of any major who successfully audition, enroll in marching band, and fully participate in rehearsals and performances. This is not limited to music majors, which makes it easy for families to overlook.
📅 Deadline: Claim during the first semester of enrollment after the qualifying rally year. Non-Renewable
$100–$400
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
One-time award that may stack with automatic freshman scholarships, Foundation awards, TOPS, and external aid within cost-of-attendance rules.
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is not a big-dollar scholarship, but it belongs in the database because it rewards a very specific student achievement tied directly to Southeastern. Families should treat it as a one-time first-semester bonus, not a renewable affordability plan.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who placed first at Southeastern’s District Literary Rally and then choose to attend Southeastern after high school. This is small money, but it is exactly the kind of campus-specific award families can forget to claim.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Judge Sheldon Fernandez First Generation Endowed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Foundation scholarship cycle, typically mid-February. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
👥 ~Dependent on endowment earnings and Foundation decisions. winners/yr🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Generally stackable with Southeastern merit, need-based aid, TOPS, Foundation scholarships, and outside awards, subject to cost-of-attendance limits.
📄
How to Apply
Complete Southeastern’s general Foundation/AcademicWorks scholarship application during the published scholarship cycle and indicate first-generation status. Eligible students may be matched to this endowed opportunity based on the Foundation’s review.
Selection criteria: Foundation committee review considering academic record, first-generation status, and possible geographic preference.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
CRP take: this is a true hidden-gem scholarship because it is donor-funded and not part of the freshman merit grid. The dollar amount is not publicly fixed, so families should view it as possible gap-closing money rather than a guaranteed discount.
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Who Actually Wins
First-generation Southeastern students who complete the Foundation application and match the donor criteria. External descriptions suggest a preference for students connected to Louisiana’s 24th Judicial District, so this may be especially relevant for local first-gen applicants.
* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Disclaimer: Endowed/first-gen award values vary year to year due to available funds. Guard and ROTC pay only base tuition (not all fees). Rally and SGA awards are one-time and stackable.
Music Department Scholarships — separate, competitive awards for music majors (via audition).
General departmental scholarships — available across fields (Business, Science, Education, etc.); apply via Foundation portal each spring. Awards and criteria vary by department/donor.
Hidden Gems FAQ
Do these require a separate application? Most do (see notes above). ROTC/Guard/foundation all require paperwork; rally is auto if proof submitted.
Can I stack with merit scholarships? Usually, yes. Federal programs (Guard/ROTC) prioritize tuition; most foundation and rally add-ons are stackable up to your cost of attendance.
When do deadlines fall? Foundation: February-March. ROTC: varies by national board/host campus. Guard: before fee payment. Rally proof: first enrollment term. Band: late spring/summer auditions.
Sources:
Literary Rally Scholarship – https://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/rally/scholarships.html
LA National Guard Tuition STEP – https://geauxguard.la.gov/state-tuition-exemption-program-step/
ROTC (host campus) – https://goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
First Gen & Foundation – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/fin_aid/scholarships/endowed.html
Marching Band – https://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/hons/band.html
SGA/Leadership – https://www.southeastern.edu/admin/sga/index.html
🎖️ Honors College
Southeastern’s Honors Program is designed for motivated students who want smaller classes, closer faculty mentorship, and a chance to stand out with an Honors diploma. Admission is by application after you’ve been admitted to the university, and applying early is encouraged for best access to perks like Honors housing.
What a Typical SLU Honors Student Looks Like:
High school GPA around 3.5 or higher, strong ACT/SAT scores (many with 27+ ACT), completion of AP or dual enrollment coursework, involvement in leadership or service activities. Minimum eligibility is 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT, but competitive admits are often higher.
Perks That Matter:
Priority registration each semester
Dedicated Honors housing in Ascension Hall (by application, space-limited)
Small, discussion-based seminars with top faculty
Mentored research and thesis opportunities
An Honors diploma notation, recognized by grad schools and employers
This institution does not offer designated Honors College scholarships at this time.
Honors Program FAQ
Is admission automatic?
No. You submit a separate Honors Program application after being admitted to SLU.
Does Honors add time to a degree?
No. Honors classes are designed to fulfill core requirements, so most students complete their degree in four years.
Is there a separate “Honors-only” scholarship?
No published Honors-exclusive awards beyond the Southeastern Honors Scholarship, which is awarded to top freshmen regardless of Honors status but commonly received by Honors admits.
When should my student apply?
As soon as they’re admitted to SLU—early applications maximize access to Honors housing and enrollment perks.
Southeastern Louisiana University is best known in Louisiana for giving students practical, career-focused programs with strong ties to regional industries. While it isn’t classified as an R1 national research powerhouse, SLU has carved out a statewide reputation in areas like business, education, nursing, and the arts—programs that consistently send graduates into leadership roles across the region.
Nursing (College of Nursing & Health Sciences): Southeastern’s nursing program is one of the largest in Louisiana and is consistently recognized statewide for producing practice-ready nurses. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has strong hospital partnerships across the Gulf South.
College of Business (AACSB Accredited): One of only a handful of Louisiana business schools to earn AACSB accreditation, the gold standard for business programs worldwide.
Education: Southeastern is among the top producers of certified teachers in Louisiana, with statewide recognition for teacher preparation and leadership programs.
Computer Science & Information Technology (ABET Accredited): SLU’s computer science and IS programs hold ABET accreditation, aligning with national industry standards in computing and IT.
Music & the Arts: The university’s School of Music and Performing Arts is regionally recognized, and the Southeastern Channel (student-run media outlet) has won multiple Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards in recent years.
Southeastern Louisiana University may not be the flashiest school in the rankings, but it offers solid scholarships, generous in-state affordability, and hidden gems like Guard benefits, first-gen support, and band stipends that can make a real difference. For first-gen families especially, the clear scholarship tiers and approachable Honors Program provide a straightforward path to lowering costs without a lot of guesswork. If your student is looking for a practical education with real savings, SLU is worth a serious look.
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