Why SEU?

When your son or daughter brings their God-given gifts, talents, and passions to SEU, we’ll help them use those gifts in ways they never knew were possible.

College is a time when a lot of life decisions are made: their field of study, their career, and maybe even where they’ll live after graduation. SEU will give them a foundation to rely on the Lord to guide them through all of these decisions, and set the stage for them to rely on Him for the rest of their life. We provide our students with strategies and opportunities to grow as future professionals, to maneuver through challenges in pursuing their calling, and to become people we are proud to call alumni.

SEU rankings

Top 25% in affordability Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

2017 Top 50 Most Beautiful Christian Colleges & Universities Christian Universities Online

Lakeland, Florida was ranked #17 nationwide as one of the best cities for new college graduates. GoodCall.com Top 2% fastest-growing private universities in the U.S. The Chronicle of Higher Education

The #1 reason students choose SEU is the spiritual atmosphere. SEU Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Faith Ownership Our students develop a well-rounded faith that they feel confident in sharing or applying in multiple ways and with many types of people .

Weekly Chapel Services SEU offers multiple chapel services per week, all with the goal of filling our students’ hearts and strengthening their faith . Students are also involved in the coordination and production of chapel services, giving them firsthand experience in this aspect of ministry .

Calling Our greatest joy is to see our students use their gifts to glorify God . That’s why we’ll help guide and support them in finding their God-given purpose … their divine design . From spiritually-guided career services at COMPASS, to SEU Groups, to everyday classroom interactions, we’re here to help point them down the path that’s been designed for them by Someone with a higher plan .

Missions One of the most distinctive parts of the SEU community is our heart for mission work . Hundreds of students participate each year in fundraising, planning, and even leading domestic and international mission trips or outreach initiatives .

2,400

Main campus enrollment

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different foreign countries & territories represented

100+

degree options at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels