Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau MO 63701
(573) 651-2000

General Information
- Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
10,814 (9,303 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
67% / 33%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
36% / 64%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
85% / 15%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,255
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$10,890
- Room & Board$6,358
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
77%
- Average Financial Aid Package$8,660
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,613
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,244
- Students Admitted
3,723
(88%)
- Students Enrolled1,828
(43%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
445-575
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
448-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
See More About Admissions »
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agriculture, General
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Accounting
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Office Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Engineering Physics
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Nutrition Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Corrections
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Visual and performing arts
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,244
- Students Admitted
3,723
(88%)
- Students Enrolled1,828
(43%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class16%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class41%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class71%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
445-575
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
448-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline05/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,255
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$10,890
- Room & Board$6,358
- Books & Supplies$447
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$185
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid77%
- Average Financial Aid Package$8,660
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,613
- Federal Grants28%$3,705
- Pell Grants28%$2,989
- Other Federal Grants22%$906
- State & Local Grants53%$2,102
- Institutional Grants61%$3,809
- Federal Loans54%$3,912
- Non-Federal Loans4%$7,387
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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