Southeast Missouri State University Comparison

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Overview

Southeast Missouri State University
Location Cape Girardeau, MO
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 9,927
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #920
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website semo.edu
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Costs

Southeast Missouri State University
Tuition (In State) $7,761
Tuition (Out of State) $14,331
Room & Board $9,954
Avg Net Price $14,519
Avg Grant Aid $8,592
% Receiving Grant Aid 94%

Admission

Southeast Missouri State University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,092
Admitted 6,121
Acceptance Rate 86.3%
Enrolled % 23.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.53
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/24
SAT Range 970/1180
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 1, 2025

Academics

Southeast Missouri State University
Student to Faculty Ratio 20:1
Popular Majors
  • Education (15%)
  • Business (14%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (12%)
  • Communication (8%)
  • Health Professions (7%)

Outcomes

Southeast Missouri State University
Graduation Rate 46%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $40,500
Making Student Loan Payments 63%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,527
Median Loan Payment $232

Diversity

Southeast Missouri State University
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 10%
% Hispanic 2%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 0%
% International 7%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Southeast Missouri State University
% In-State 74%
% Out-of-State 19%

Campus

Southeast Missouri State University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/