Southeast Missouri State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cape Girardeau, MO

$6,779

Avg in-state tuition

$12,951

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Southeast Missouri State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,929, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,779, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,951.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

93% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

10k

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Black

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

36

Total Online Enrollment

5,967

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 22% online

Associate Check Bold 50% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 17% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 22% online

Master's Check Bold 44% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,779 $12,951
Graduate $5,373 $10,039

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $637
On-campus room and board $9,511
On-campus other expenses $4,816
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,511
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,816
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,816

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $21,743 $27,915
Off-campus without family $21,743 $27,915
Off-campus with family $12,232 $18,404

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

63%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

86%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,627
State Grant Aid $2,045
Institution Grant Aid $5,567
Pell Grant Aid $4,656

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC