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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%
Acceptance Rate86%

About Southeast Missouri State University

At Southeast Missouri State, we take pride in our will to do: the commitment and heart to find success, no matter what it takes. We give every student personal support that instills a strong sense of confidence and helps them exceed their potential. We offer groundbreaking academics that are comprehensive and dynamic. And because we anticipate the needs of the marketplace, we ensure that our students are ready to launch extraordinary careers.

Southeast Missouri State University is a public, state university in the town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Southeast Missouri State University was founded in 1873. The college currently enrolls around 9,927 students per year, including 8,454 undergrad students.

Southeast Missouri State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Southeast Missouri State University. The acceptance rate at Southeast Missouri State University is 86%. In 2022, 7,092 students applied to Southeast Missouri State University and 6,121 were admitted.

Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 14%

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Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri,.

If you are interested in seeing Southeast Missouri State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to Cape Girardeau, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cape Girardeau Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau are like without leaving home.

College Info

One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

Campus Setting: Small Town

Southeast Missouri State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jul 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southeast Missouri State University is Jul 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southeast Missouri State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Southeast Missouri State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

970 - 1190

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Math SAT Range

480 - 590

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Reading SAT Range

490 - 590

Southeast Missouri State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,690

In State

$27,526

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,495
$14,331
Fees
$1,344
$1,344
Housing
$11,486
$11,486
Books
$365
$365

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Southeast Missouri State University is like? There are approximately 9,927 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, including 8,454 undergraduate students and 1,473 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from MO and 21% percent of students are from other states.

75%

Full Time

25%

Part Time

79%

In State

21%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,927

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,839

Out-of-State

$15,675

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 1
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