Southeastern Louisiana University Acceptance Rate
Hammond, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,485
- Admitted
- 5,171
- Yield
- 45.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southeastern Louisiana University's acceptance rate has risen from 83.7% in 2014–15 to 94.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,909 to 5,485 (+40%) over that period.
Its 94.3% rate makes Southeastern Louisiana University more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
Southeastern Louisiana University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 45.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,909 | 3,273 | 83.7% | 2,431 |
| 2015–16 | 3,718 | 3,270 | 88% | 2,450 |
| 2016–17 | 4,293 | 3,748 | 87.3% | 2,616 |
| 2017–18 | 4,451 | 3,932 | 88.3% | 2,737 |
| 2018–19 | 4,328 | 3,879 | 89.6% | 2,665 |
| 2019–20 | 4,384 | 3,955 | 90.2% | 2,727 |
| 2020–21 | 6,036 | 5,877 | 97.4% | 2,580 |
| 2021–22 | 5,634 | 5,574 | 98.9% | 2,230 |
| 2022–23 | 4,887 | 4,837 | 99% | 2,367 |
| 2023–24 | 5,485 | 5,171 | 94.3% | 2,349 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,425 | 3,203 | 93.5% |
| Men | 2,060 | 1,968 | 95.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 95% |
How Southeastern Louisiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southeastern Louisiana University's acceptance rate?
Southeastern Louisiana University's acceptance rate is 94.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,171 admitted of 5,485 applicants).
Is Southeastern Louisiana University test optional?
Southeastern Louisiana University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southeastern Louisiana University?
Southeastern Louisiana University received 5,485 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,171.
Is Southeastern Louisiana University getting harder to get into?
Southeastern Louisiana University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.7% in 2014–15 to 94.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.southeastern.edu/.