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
79%Acceptance
1018SAT Avg
6,588Students
20:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,030Earnings 10yr
$14,532Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1018
Reading & Writing
470550
Math
380480
ACT Score Range
Composite
1621
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
Programs (109)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia