Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO • public • I | OVC | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,015 • Total: 10,995

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

One University Plaza, MS2025
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Website

https://www.semo.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,613 (40.1%) • Female: 5,402 (59.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	87	1.0%
Black/African American	668	7.4%
Hispanic/Latino	276	3.1%
White	6,814	75.6%
Two or More Races	301	3.3%
International	464	5.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

5,858 admitted from 7,462 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-550
Math: 380-480
Total: 850-1030

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

16-21

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

56.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

76.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

27.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,453

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$21,453

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,559
Out-of-state: $8,559

Room & Board

$12,198

Books & Supplies

$696

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,704
$30,001-48,000	$13,342
$48,001-75,000	$15,338
$75,001-110,000	$17,395
$110,001+	$21,267

Students Receiving Pell Grants

85%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

OVC

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (4)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 2.5+ / ACT 27+ / SAT 1280+

In-State Awards

$500-$8,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$8,000/yr

18 automatic scholarships (22 total)

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