Southeast Missouri State University — College Profile

About

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a comprehensive public institution recognized for its robust career-oriented programs in cybersecurity, business, nursing, and education. A major standout is the Holland College of Arts and Media, housed at the scenic River Campus—Missouri’s only separate campus dedicated entirely to the visual and performing arts, overlooking the Mississippi River. Campus life centers on a tight-knit, spirited community enriched by NCAA Division I Redhawks athletics, Greek life, and more than 200 student organizations. SEMO distinguishes itself by prioritizing experiential learning, ensuring students graduate with practical, real-world experience through regional internships, clinical placements, and undergraduate research.

Wikipedia:Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In addition to the main campus, the university has four regional campuses offering full degree programs and a secondary campus housing the Holland College of Arts and Media. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

STL · St. Louis

109 mi away

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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%

4-yr on-time completion

41%

1st-yr retention

76%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

55%

Transferred

25%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

30%

First-generation

37%

Median family income

$42,518

Independent students

19%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

11%

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities139

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods113

Psychology, General112

Business Administration, Management and Operations109

Biology, General100

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas73

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing70

Criminal Justice and Corrections63

Communication and Media Studies57

Agricultural Business and Management49

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication47

Computer and Information Sciences, General41

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General38

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General37

Visual and Performing Arts, General37

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management35

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Institutional

Endowment

$120M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

68%

Avg faculty salary

$8,551/mo

Instructional spend/student

$6,248