Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · City · 6,373 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
109 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,177
Out-of-state COA
$25,177
Avg net price
$15,882
Room & board
$12,198
In-state tuition
$9,903
Out-of-state tuition
$9,903
Books & supplies
$696/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,704
$30–48k
$13,342
$48–75k
$15,338
$75–110k
$17,395
$110k+
$21,267
Admissions
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
950
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Essay Requirements
Southeast Missouri State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
52%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,150
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,030
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,752
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,984
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
20
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$42,518
Independent students
19%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,150
10 years after entry
$44,030
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Institutional
Endowment
$120M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$8,551/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,248
Federal loan rate
33%
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