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Southeastern University (SEU) has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction due to its commitment to a transformative undergraduate experience through engaged and experiential education. Upholding its acclaim as a College of Distinction for over five years, SEU earned special recognition in the Florida and Christian categories, as well as in Business, Education, Nursing, Affordability, Career Development and Best Colleges for International Students. Colleges of Distinction base their recognitions on a unique evaluating criteria known as the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. Through extensive research and interviews, Colleges of Distinction identifies institutions that make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Unlike rankings that focus on prestige-driven metrics, Colleges of Distinction highlights schools that champion educational impact. That includes everything from first-year seminars and collaborative projects to undergraduate research, global learning and internships. SEU’s inclusion is a result of its commitment to these high-impact practices and the personalized support it offers students throughout their college journey. “SEU has crafted a campus culture where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning,” said Colleges of Distinction’s Chief Operating Officer, Tyson Schritter. “Its programs reflect the kind of innovation and intentionality that prepare students for life after graduation.” Receiving distinctions for its business, education and nursing programs, SEU demonstrated excellence in key areas such as faculty excellence, dedicated advising and counseling, practical experience and industry connections. SEU earned its recognition for affordability by showing strength in areas including low net price relative to student household income; low median debt among graduates; accessibility across socioeconomic backgrounds; and measurable return on investment based on federal student outcome data. For its award in career development, SEU was evaluated based on its delivery of integrated career exploration and preparation; accessible programs and training; and dedicated, career-centered staff through its career-centered programming. In addition, SEU was honored for its commitment to providing exceptional support services for its international student community, ensuring that they thrive during their academic journeys. This release can also be found on the SEU Blog. About SEU Southeastern University (SEU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. Founded in 1935 and located in the Central Florida community of Lakeland, SEU offers more than 100 degree programs including associate, bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees. SEU’s reach expands beyond the Lakeland campus, with a comprehensive online learning program and more than 250 partner site programs worldwide. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Learn more at SEU.edu. Skylar Worthington Communications Coordinator O 863.667.5360 E seworthington@seu.edu
Southeastern University (SEU) has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction due to its commitment to a transformative undergraduate experience through engaged and experiential education.
Upholding its acclaim as a College of Distinction for over five years, SEU earned special recognition in the Florida and Christian categories, as well as in Business, Education, Nursing, Affordability, Career Development and Best Colleges for International Students.
Colleges of Distinction base their recognitions on a unique evaluating criteria known as the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. Through extensive research and interviews, Colleges of Distinction identifies institutions that make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
Unlike rankings that focus on prestige-driven metrics, Colleges of Distinction highlights schools that champion educational impact. That includes everything from first-year seminars and collaborative projects to undergraduate research, global learning and internships.
SEU’s inclusion is a result of its commitment to these high-impact practices and the personalized support it offers students throughout their college journey.
“SEU has crafted a campus culture where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning,” said Colleges of Distinction’s Chief Operating Officer, Tyson Schritter. “Its programs reflect the kind of innovation and intentionality that prepare students for life after graduation.”
Receiving distinctions for its business, education and nursing programs, SEU demonstrated excellence in key areas such as faculty excellence, dedicated advising and counseling, practical experience and industry connections.
SEU earned its recognition for affordability by showing strength in areas including low net price relative to student household income; low median debt among graduates; accessibility across socioeconomic backgrounds; and measurable return on investment based on federal student outcome data.
For its award in career development, SEU was evaluated based on its delivery of integrated career exploration and preparation; accessible programs and training; and dedicated, career-centered staff through its career-centered programming.
In addition, SEU was honored for its commitment to providing exceptional support services for its international student community, ensuring that they thrive during their academic journeys.
This release can also be found on the SEU Blog.
About SEU
Southeastern University (SEU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. Founded in 1935 and located in the Central Florida community of Lakeland, SEU offers more than 100 degree programs including associate, bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees. SEU’s reach expands beyond the Lakeland campus, with a comprehensive online learning program and more than 250 partner site programs worldwide. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Learn more at SEU.edu.
Skylar Worthington Communications Coordinator O 863.667.5360 E seworthington@seu.edu