Southeastern Louisiana University was founded in 1925. Its accreditation derives from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate and Master's levels. More than
16,068 students from over 40 and 50 foreign nations attend the college each year. Amongst Louisiana universities, Southeastern ranks third in enrollment. The majority of them hold the highest degree in their field. Southeastern consists of five colleges with 26 academic departments and programs offering a total of 71 degree programs; 4 associate degree programs; 48 baccalaureate degree programs; 19 graduate degree programs. These degree programs concentrate on the following: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Nursing and Health Studies, Science and Technology.

In Livingston County the Southeastern Louisiana University has founded the Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center. The 39,000 square foot facility opened in Walker in the fall of 2005. The Center offers variety of educational programs, including credit courses, continuing education programs, business training, community music programs, high school scholars program, and summer academic camps.

Contact information:

Louisiana Technical College
9697 Airline Hwy,
Sorrento, LA 70778
Phone: (225) 675-5397

Southeastern Louisiana University -Hammond
500 Westhaven Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone 1: (800) 222-SELU
Phone 2: (985) 549-2000

Livingston Center
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, Louisiana 70785
Phone: (225) 665-3303
Fax : (225) 665-352
E-mail: livingston@selu.edu