10,458
Students
Financial aid thermometer
9,234
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
84
84%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Contact Phone: 573-651-2000

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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History Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,977
Applied
4,208
Accepted
10,458
Enrolled
85%
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Female Admissions

3,111
Females Applied
2,635
Females Accepted
85%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,866
Males Applied
1,573
Males Accepted
84%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

30
Application Fee
3.44
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 Accepted 25th PercentileInfo icon 75th PercentileInfo icon
ACT Composite 23 20 26

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

6,254
In-state
11,991
Out-of-state
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Fees

1,164
Full-time student fees
8,935
Room & board
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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

9,234
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,718
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,945
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,167
Avg. Loan Aid
4,188
Avg. Grant Aid
6,269
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
98% 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

10,458
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 1.96%
Black or African American 8.65%
White or Caucasian 80.64%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 1.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.03%
Two or more races 0.93%
Other 1.05%

Gender

Male (41.86%)
Female (58.14%)

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

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

Student Services

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Student Organizations

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

Campus Security & Safety

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Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

578
Total Faculty
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 409
Part-time - 169
Male - 251
Female - 327