Southeast Missouri State University
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$6,779
Avg in-state tuition
$12,951
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Southeast Missouri State University
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 91 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.
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.
Test scores Recommended
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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.
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Students enrolled
60%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 22% online
Associate 33% online
Bachelor's 15% online
Graduate Certificate 20% online
Master's 41% online
Doctorate 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
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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