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Colleges / Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate93%
Acceptance Rate93%

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 school in the town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Southeast Missouri State University was founded in 1873. The college currently enrolls around 10,151 students per year, including 8,929 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Southeast Missouri State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Southeast Missouri State University. Southeast Missouri State University admitted 93% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 4,871 students applied to Southeast Missouri State University and 4,546 were admitted.

Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 93%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests

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Southeast Missouri State University is locatedin Cape Girardeau, Missouri,.

If you would like to see Southeast Missouri State University for yourself, be sure to 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

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Southeast Missouri State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,272

In State

$25,842

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,761
$14,331
Fees
$1,254
$1,254
Housing
$9,954
$9,954
Books
$303
$303

Student Life

Wondering what life at Southeast Missouri State University is like? There are approximately 10,151 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University, including 8,929 undergraduate students and 1,222 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from MO and 21% percent of students are from other states.

76%

Full Time

24%

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

10,151

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,015

Out-of-State

$15,585

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 1
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