Overview
Southeast Missouri State University is a large, public institution located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau. The school operates three regional campuses around the state in Sikeston, Malden, and Kennett. SEMO offers study abroad opportunities from two weeks to a whole year in places like Mexico, Algeria, Sweden, and Finland. Most students choose to study liberal arts and humanities, biology, or communications.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$12,774
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1135
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,903 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,903 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $696 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,974
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,433
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,367
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2638
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,433
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$28,833,476
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,375,995
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,273
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$211
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,277
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,154
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
7462
Students Applied
93%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
432
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | March 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1135
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
9,686
Total Number of Undergrads
8,099
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
151
Faculty Overview
0
100
61%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
66
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
262
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
17%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Redhawk
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
213
Total Female Athletes
157
Intramural Sports
21
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Southeast Missouri State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,400
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Jonesboro
Kansas City
Chicago
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Southeast Missouri State University
AT&T
Saint Francis Healthcare System
Boeing
Mercy
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$211
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