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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public · 6,373 undergrads

Southeast Missouri State University admits 74% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Southeast Missouri State University?

74% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 850–1030 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,461 applied, 7,691 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Southeast Missouri State University cost?

$17,110 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,192.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$14,527
$30,000–$48,000$14,312
$48,000–$75,000$15,589
$75,000–$110,000$19,212
over $110,000$22,650

Out-of-state tuition is close to the in-state $10,194, so these prices are a fair guide from any state.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Southeast Missouri State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Southeast Missouri State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Southeast Missouri State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Southeast Missouri State University's site

What it's like

6,373
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Cape Girardeau, MO.
76%
of first-years come back for year two.
39%
finish in four years. 56% within six.
$48.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Southeast Missouri State University is on

Most selective in MissouriCheapest after aid in MissouriCheapest out-of-state tuition

Questions people ask

What is Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate?
74% for fall 2024: 7,691 of 10,461 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 850 to 1030 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Southeast Missouri State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,589 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,192.
What is Southeast Missouri State University's graduation rate?
56% of students finish within six years and 39% within four (IPEDS).