Southeast Missouri State University

#12 in Missouri

4-years Public College In Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University (referred to as Southeast Missouri State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cape Girardeau, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southeast Missouri State University is $9,015 for Missouri residents and $9,496 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,927 and student to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southeast Missouri State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,015 (Missouri Residents) $9,496 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate86.31%
Student Population9,927
Test Scores1,080 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate56%
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Southeast Missouri State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southeast Missouri State University is $9,015 for Missouri residents and $9,496 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Southeast Missouri State University is $6,957 for Missouri residents and $7,371 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Southeast Missouri State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,978 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Southeast Missouri State University is 86.31% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.64%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 20. Southeast Missouri State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 9,927 students are attending at Southeast Missouri State University (8,454 undergraduate students). There are 381 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 157 part-time faculty working for Southeast Missouri State University. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,036 (full-time) and 168 (part-time). The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is 56% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southeast Missouri State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Southeast Missouri State University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Southeast Missouri State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Southeast Missouri State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers