v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name SEI DAILY INCOME TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0000701939
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2025
C000018365  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Government Fund
Class Name Institutional Class Shares
Trading Symbol SEOXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Institutional Class Shares of the Government Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Government Fund, Institutional Class Shares
$11
0.21%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [1]
AssetsNet $ 6,233,994,000
Holdings Count | Holding 116
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,178
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
$6,233,994
116
$2,178
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
18.1%
Repurchase Agreements
28.2%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
53.4%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net Assets
Natixis S.A.
4.360%
08/01/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.291%
09/11/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.248%
08/19/25
3.3%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.244%
08/07/25
3.2%
Barclays Bank
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Mizuho Securities
4.370%
08/01/25
3.2%
MUFG Securities Americas
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Citigroup Global Markets
4.360%
08/01/25
3.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.258%
09/09/25
3.1%
BNP Paribas
4.360%
08/01/25
2.8%
C000162326  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Government Fund
Class Name Admin Class Shares
Trading Symbol GFAXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Admin Class Shares of the Government Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Government Fund, Admin Class Shares
$19
0.37%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.35%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37% [2]
AssetsNet $ 6,233,994,000
Holdings Count | Holding 116
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,178
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
$6,233,994
116
$2,178
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
18.1%
Repurchase Agreements
28.2%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
53.4%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net Assets
Natixis S.A.
4.360%
08/01/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.291%
09/11/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.248%
08/19/25
3.3%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.244%
08/07/25
3.2%
Barclays Bank
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Mizuho Securities
4.370%
08/01/25
3.2%
MUFG Securities Americas
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Citigroup Global Markets
4.360%
08/01/25
3.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.258%
09/09/25
3.1%
BNP Paribas
4.360%
08/01/25
2.8%
C000240469  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Government Fund
Class Name Wealth Class Shares
Trading Symbol AABXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Wealth Class Shares of the Government Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Government Fund, Wealth Class Shares
$19
0.37%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.35%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37% [3]
AssetsNet $ 6,233,994,000
Holdings Count | Holding 116
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,178
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
$6,233,994
116
$2,178
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
18.1%
Repurchase Agreements
28.2%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
53.4%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net Assets
Natixis S.A.
4.360%
08/01/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.291%
09/11/25
3.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.248%
08/19/25
3.3%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.244%
08/07/25
3.2%
Barclays Bank
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Mizuho Securities
4.370%
08/01/25
3.2%
MUFG Securities Americas
4.360%
08/01/25
3.2%
Citigroup Global Markets
4.360%
08/01/25
3.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.258%
09/09/25
3.1%
BNP Paribas
4.360%
08/01/25
2.8%
C000018374  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Government II Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol TCGXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class F Shares of the Government II Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Government II Fund, Class F Shares
$11
0.21%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [4]
AssetsNet $ 1,473,396,000
Holdings Count | Holding 103
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 342
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
$1,473,396
103
$342
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
41.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
60.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net Assets
FFCB
0.040%
08/07/25
6.8%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.253%
09/04/25
5.7%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.227%
08/07/25
4.8%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.293%
08/14/25
4.8%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.273%
09/02/25
4.7%
FHLB, SOFRRATE + 0.005%
4.345%
10/27/25
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.284%
08/12/25
3.6%
U.S. Treasury Notes, USBMMY3M + 0.205%
4.414%
10/31/26
3.4%
FFCB
0.000%
08/06/25
3.4%
FFCB
1.021%
08/08/25
3.4%
C000018368  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Treasury II Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol SCPXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class F Shares of the Treasury II Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Treasury II Fund, Class F Shares
$11
0.21%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [5]
AssetsNet $ 1,222,106,000
Holdings Count | Holding 55
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 281
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
$1,222,106
55
$281
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
U.S. Treasury Obligations
100.8%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net Assets
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.268%
09/04/25
12.7%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.276%
08/28/25
10.2%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.289%
09/16/25
9.6%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.301%
09/02/25
5.7%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.286%
08/21/25
5.6%
U.S. Treasury Bill - When Issued
4.279%
09/18/25
5.2%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.268%
08/26/25
4.4%
U.S. Treasury Notes, USBMMY3M + 0.098%
4.307%
01/31/27
4.4%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.258%
09/09/25
3.8%
U.S. Treasury Bills
4.290%
11/12/25
3.7%
C000022551  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol SECPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class F Shares of the Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund, Class F Shares
$21
0.42%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.38%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42% [6]
AssetsNet $ 199,553,000
Holdings Count | Holding 466
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 97
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$199,553
466
$97
45%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Commercial Paper
0.8%
Municipal Bonds
1.6%
Repurchase Agreement
2.7%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
12.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
14.4%
Asset-Backed Securities
31.0%
Corporate Obligations
34.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.250%
06/30/27
3.7%
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.625%
11/30/26
2.4%
U.S. Treasury Bill - When Issued
4.227%
09/18/25
2.3%
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.250%
12/31/26
2.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
2.500%
02/28/26
1.5%
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.750%
08/31/26
1.0%
Truist Bank, SOFRRATE + 0.590%
4.671%
05/20/27
0.9%
Golden Credit Card Trust, Ser 2021-1A, Cl A
1.140%
08/15/28
0.8%
JPMorgan Chase, SOFRRATE + 0.765%
1.470%
09/22/27
0.8%
Morgan Stanley, SOFRRATE + 0.858%
1.512%
07/20/27
0.8%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements and Short-Term Investments are not shown in the top ten chart.
C000158211  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund
Class Name Class Y Shares
Trading Symbol SECYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class Y Shares of the Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund, Class Y Shares
$17
0.34%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.30%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [7]
AssetsNet $ 199,553,000
Holdings Count | Holding 466
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 97
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$199,553
466
$97
45%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Commercial Paper
0.8%
Municipal Bonds
1.6%
Repurchase Agreement
2.7%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
12.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
14.4%
Asset-Backed Securities
31.0%
Corporate Obligations
34.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.250%
06/30/27
3.7%
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.625%
11/30/26
2.4%
U.S. Treasury Bill - When Issued
4.227%
09/18/25
2.3%
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.250%
12/31/26
2.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
2.500%
02/28/26
1.5%
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.750%
08/31/26
1.0%
Truist Bank, SOFRRATE + 0.590%
4.671%
05/20/27
0.9%
Golden Credit Card Trust, Ser 2021-1A, Cl A
1.140%
08/15/28
0.8%
JPMorgan Chase, SOFRRATE + 0.765%
1.470%
09/22/27
0.8%
Morgan Stanley, SOFRRATE + 0.858%
1.512%
07/20/27
0.8%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements and Short-Term Investments are not shown in the top ten chart.
C000022552  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Short-Duration Government Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol TCSGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class F Shares of the Short-Duration Government Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Short-Duration Government Fund, Class F Shares
$24
0.48%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.47%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.48% [8]
AssetsNet $ 591,405,000
Holdings Count | Holding 401
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 286
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$591,405
401
$286
2%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Futures Contracts
-0.1%
Repurchase Agreements
1.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
22.1%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
71.8%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.125%
10/31/26
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
4.375%
12/15/26
8.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.750%
04/15/28
4.0%
FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Ser K516, Cl A2
5.477%
01/25/29
2.4%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2024-41, Cl DA
5.500%
12/25/51
1.7%
GNMA, Ser 2022-87, Cl CA
2.500%
09/20/36
1.4%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2013-121, Cl FA, SOFR30A + 0.514%
4.865%
12/25/43
1.3%
FHLMC REMIC, Ser 2011-3930, Cl KE
4.000%
09/15/41
1.2%
FHLMC REMIC, Ser 2025-5538, Cl AV
5.000%
04/25/36
1.2%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2018-55, Cl PA
3.500%
01/25/47
1.2%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements are not shown in the top ten chart.
C000147419  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Short-Duration Government Fund
Class Name Class Y Shares
Trading Symbol SDGFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class Y Shares of the Short-Duration Government Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Short-Duration Government Fund, Class Y Shares
$17
0.34%Footnote Reference(1)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(1)
The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.33%.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [9]
AssetsNet $ 591,405,000
Holdings Count | Holding 401
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 286
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$591,405
401
$286
2%
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Futures Contracts
-0.1%
Repurchase Agreements
1.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
22.1%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
71.8%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.125%
10/31/26
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
4.375%
12/15/26
8.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.750%
04/15/28
4.0%
FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Ser K516, Cl A2
5.477%
01/25/29
2.4%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2024-41, Cl DA
5.500%
12/25/51
1.7%
GNMA, Ser 2022-87, Cl CA
2.500%
09/20/36
1.4%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2013-121, Cl FA, SOFR30A + 0.514%
4.865%
12/25/43
1.3%
FHLMC REMIC, Ser 2011-3930, Cl KE
4.000%
09/15/41
1.2%
FHLMC REMIC, Ser 2025-5538, Cl AV
5.000%
04/25/36
1.2%
FNMA REMIC, Ser 2018-55, Cl PA
3.500%
01/25/47
1.2%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements are not shown in the top ten chart.
C000022554  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name GNMA Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol SEGMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class F Shares of the GNMA Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
GNMA Fund, Class F Shares
$33
0.66%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66%
AssetsNet $ 13,969,000
Holdings Count | Holding 269
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 7
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$13,969
269
$7
51%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Futures Contracts
0.1%
Repurchase Agreement
5.0%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
98.5%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
GNMA
2.500%
08/15/55
7.9%
GNMA
2.000%
12/20/50
7.0%
GNMA
2.000%
08/20/50
5.1%
GNMA
2.500%
08/20/50
4.6%
GNMA
3.500%
07/20/47
4.4%
GNMA
4.000%
09/20/42
3.8%
GNMA
3.000%
12/20/50
3.7%
GNMA
3.500%
06/20/47
2.9%
GNMA
4.500%
01/20/46
2.5%
GNMA, Ser 2016-136, Cl PJ
3.500%
01/20/46
2.1%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements are not shown in the top ten chart.
C000147421  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name GNMA Fund
Class Name Class Y Shares
Trading Symbol SGMYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Class Y Shares of the GNMA Fund (the "Fund") for the period from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 610-676-1000. 
Additional Information Phone Number 610-676-1000
Additional Information Website https://www.seic.com/mutual-fund-documentation/prospectuses-and-reports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Fund Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
GNMA Fund, Class Y Shares
$20
0.40%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.40%
AssetsNet $ 13,969,000
Holdings Count | Holding 269
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 7
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of July 31, 2025

Total Net Assets (000's)
Number of Holdings
Total Advisory Fees Paid (000's)
Portfolio Turnover Rate
$13,969
269
$7
51%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector WeightingsFootnote Reference*

Holdings Chart
Value
Value
Futures Contracts
0.1%
Repurchase Agreement
5.0%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
98.5%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Percentages are calculated based on total net assets.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Ten Holdings

Holding Name
Coupon Rate
Maturity Date
Percentage of Total Net AssetsFootnote Reference(A)
GNMA
2.500%
08/15/55
7.9%
GNMA
2.000%
12/20/50
7.0%
GNMA
2.000%
08/20/50
5.1%
GNMA
2.500%
08/20/50
4.6%
GNMA
3.500%
07/20/47
4.4%
GNMA
4.000%
09/20/42
3.8%
GNMA
3.000%
12/20/50
3.7%
GNMA
3.500%
06/20/47
2.9%
GNMA
4.500%
01/20/46
2.5%
GNMA, Ser 2016-136, Cl PJ
3.500%
01/20/46
2.1%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(A)
Repurchase Agreements are not shown in the top ten chart.
[1] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
[2] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.35%.
[3] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.35%.
[4] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
[5] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.20%.
[6] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.38%.
[7] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.30%.
[8] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.47%.
[9] The expense ratio includes a proxy fee expense. Had this expense been excluded the ratio would have been 0.33%.