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SEU
Lakeland, FL
Group 3 — Specific fits and the outlier

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL (Central Florida) · ~9,000 undergrads · 18:1 faculty ratio
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Compatibility Score / 100
SEU has both ministry and counseling programs, and it's a safety school academically with a warm campus culture. The Assemblies of God/Pentecostal background means worship and theology will feel more charismatic than FOR—think more spontaneous prayer and expressive worship. If that excites you, great; if not, it might feel like a stretch culturally.

What Aligned ✓

both ministry and counseling programssafety school academicallywarm Christian communitypreference for freedom over excessive structure

Watch-Outs ✕

Assemblies of God/Pentecostal culture more charismatic than FORschool not fully CACREP-accreditednet cost at $27,900/year is higher than several alternatives
About This School

Faith Culture

Moderate Faith Match — Assemblies of God — Pentecostal/charismatic
Significantly different worship culture from FOR. Charismatic, Pentecostal tradition. Worth experiencing before committing — it's a meaningful cultural difference.

Campus Life

Mandatory chapel, tracked attendance, strict campus policies. Community-focused campus on Lake Holloway. Most structured environment on the list.

Academic Support

High administrative structure creates external routine — not the same as academic support. Formal learning resources not well-documented. Verify SSS and disability resources directly.

Admissions

Acceptance
62–74%
Avg GPA
3.0–3.3
SAT Mid-50%
1010–1210

Programs

Ministry (Undergrad)

Ministry Leadership, Christian Studies, Worship Arts

Counseling (Undergrad)

Psychology, B.S. Counseling

CACREP Accredited ✓

Cost

$27,900/yr

Est. net price after financial aid

How to Apply

Apply at seu.edu/admissions. SEU uses its own portal. A faith statement and pastoral reference are part of the application. Final deadline May 1 — apply earlier for best aid.

FAFSA Code: 001521

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What You Can Do This Summer & Senior Year

Still Deciding?

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Research Assemblies of God / Pentecostal tradition — charismatic worship is meaningfully different from FOR
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Visit campus and experience mandatory chapel before committing — it's a daily part of life here
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Ask current students what tracked attendance and structured campus policies feel like in practice

Steps to Stay on Track

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Application deadline: May 1 — apply by February for best aid consideration (FAFSA code: 001521)
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Aid deadline: June 30 — submit FAFSA well before this
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Contact admissions: admissions@seu.edu or 863-667-5018

To Strengthen Your Application

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Your stats are within SEU's typical range — focus energy on the personal essay
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Faith commitment essay carries significant weight in SEU's holistic review
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Ask admissions specifically about disability services and academic coaching resources before applying
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