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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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Known for business — excellent value

Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution in Cape Girardeau with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1018, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,030 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,532.

Established
1873
Mascot
Rowdy the Redhawk
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I (Division I FCS for football) since moving up from Division II
Division
Division I

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79%Acceptance
1018SAT Avg
6,588Students
20:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,030Earnings 10yr
$14,532Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southeast Missouri State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1018

Reading & Writing
470550
Math
380480

ACT Score Range

Composite
1621

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1018

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,496
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,496
Room & Board$11,486
Books & Supplies$684
Total Cost of Attendance$23,337
Average Net Price$14,532
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,453
$30–48K$11,371
$48–75K$13,576
$75–110K$18,253
$110K+$19,562

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,532

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (109)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,588
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 8%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.7%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,150
8 Years$42,027
10 Years$44,030

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,200
Men
$48,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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