Southeast Missouri State University

Overview

Southeast Missouri State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Cape Girardeau, MO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO  63701-4799
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Health Communication
Organizational Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer And Information Systems Security
Computer Programming
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education
Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child-care And Support Services Management
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Health/health-care Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Historic Preservation And Conservation
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,638

Applied

3,883

Accepted

10,041

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,980

Females Applied

2,501

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,658

Males Applied

1,382

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	September 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	23	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,254

In-state

11,991

Out-of-state

Fees

1,164

Full-time student fees

8,935

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

9,586

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,235

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,355

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,208

Avg. Loan Aid

4,655

Avg. Grant Aid

6,582

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,041

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.11%
Black or African American	8.4%
White or Caucasian	80.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	1.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	1.59%
Other	1.01%

Gender

Male (41.27%)

Female (58.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ice Cream Pig-Out, Welcome Back Picnic and Late Night Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student Activities Council, Greek Life, Residence Hall Association and International Students Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

555

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 396

Part-time - 159

Male - 251

Female - 309

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