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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO • public • DI | OVC | FCS
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Acceptance
78.5%
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Grad Rate
56%
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Cost
$20,321 / $20,321

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
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
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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
$20,321
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$20,321
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,151
Out-of-state: $8,151
Room & Board
$684
Books & Supplies
$11,486
Students Receiving Pell Grants
85%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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