Southeastern Louisiana University increases enrollment in fall semester
Sep 18, 2026
HAMMONDmdash; Southeastern Louisiana University achieves another high-enrollment fall semester with over 15,000 students enrolled, according to Southeasternrsquo;s official 14th day enrollment census.Southeastern is experiencing the largest incoming freshman honors class and largest overall enrollm
ent in Southeasternrsquo;s history, as the College of Honors and Excellence saw about a 19% increase since last year, school officials announced on Friday.nbsp;ldquo;Our continued enrollment growth reflects the confidence students and families have in Southeastern and the value of a Southeastern education,rdquo; said Southeastern President William S. Wainwright. ldquo;Growth among incoming freshmen, honors, transfer and graduate students demonstrates the impact of strategic investments in how we serve our students.rdquo;Southeastern continues to see significant enrollment growth in several key categories. New incoming graduate students increased by 6.1% and new incoming transfer students increased by 8%.Additionally, new first-time freshman and graduate enrollment both increased by about 2%. Southeastern has also seen growth in undergraduate enrollment and total credit hours taken by undergraduate and graduate students.nbsp;ldquo;The growth we are seeing across freshmen, transfer, graduate and honors enrollment reflects Southeasternrsquo;s commitment to meeting students where they are and providing pathways to a degree and a successful career,rdquo; Chief Enrollment Management Officer Kay Maurin said. ldquo;We are proud to welcome more students to the Lion community and remain focused on helping them reach their goals.rdquo;With over a $1 billion economic impact on the region, Southeastern offers over 150 programs of study, including many that are regionally and nationally ranked.For more information on Southeastern, click here.Permalink| Comments
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