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Southeast Missouri State University Trade Programs

Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, MO. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Southeast Missouri State University?

Contact details for Southeast Missouri State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One University Plaza, MS2025, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone:	5736512000
Website:	www.semo.edu/
Admissions:	www.semo.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	semo.edu/student-support/financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Southeast Missouri State University?

You can apply to Southeast Missouri State University online at: https://semo.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

Southeast Missouri State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southeast Missouri State University

Here’s what Southeast Missouri State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southeast Missouri State University?

Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Southeast Missouri State University ranged between 15 and 20.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Southeast Missouri State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,700	3,007	64%
Women	5,761	4,684	81%

Can I Afford Southeast Missouri State University?

The average net price after aid at Southeast Missouri State University is $14,532. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,559
In-State Fees	$1,344
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,559
Out-of-State Fees	$1,344
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,903
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$9,903

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 15% of students at Southeast Missouri State University receive some form of financial aid (1,235 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Southeast Missouri State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,733 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,443.

Student Loan Debt

33% of Southeast Missouri State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,377 per year.

Southeast Missouri State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,892 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, all undergraduate. Southeast Missouri State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,588 undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southeast Missouri State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	59
Black or African American	480
Hispanic	210
White	4,796
American Indian/Alaska Native	19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	204
Non-Resident	467

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	909
Illinois	122
Arkansas	19
Tennessee	12
Texas	9

Additionally, approximately 7.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,409 undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,280 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Southeast Missouri State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.