Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and was founded in 1925. It is now the third-largest public university in the state, with a campus spanning approximately 365 acres and a total student population of around 14,440, including approximately 12,800 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Science and Technology. It offers over 150 academic programs, spanning associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Many of these programs are accredited by professional organizations, such as the AACSB accreditation for the College of Business. The campus is highly secure, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. Classes are primarily conducted in small groups, and the university provides a wealth of student organizations and on-campus support facilities, including libraries, a campus health center, and student counseling services. Additionally, the university participates in NCAA Division I Southland Conference athletics, with its teams known as the “Lions and Lady Lions,” reflecting its commitment to holistic development and community integration.
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