Southeast Missouri State University

Public university · Cape Girardeau, MO · 6,373 undergraduates

Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid

Acceptance rate

74%

Moderately selective

SAT (middle 50%)

—

ACT (middle 50%)

15–20

Average net price

$17,110

per year, after grants

Cost of attendance

$27,192

per year, before aid

Graduation rate

61%

within 6 years

These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.

How hard is it to get into Southeast Missouri State University?

Southeast Missouri State University accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.

On the ACT, the middle half scored 15–20.

The latest federal data says Southeast Missouri State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southeast Missouri State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.

How much does Southeast Missouri State University cost?

The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,192 a year before financial aid.

After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,110 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.

Tuition and fees are $10,194 a year.

  • Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,194
  • Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$10,194
  • Room & board$12,274
  • Total cost of attendance$27,192
  • Average net price after grants$17,110
Net price calculator FAFSA school code: 002501

Popular majors

Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.

Southeast Missouri State University FAQ

What is Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate?
74% — moderately selective.
What ACT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University?
Admitted students' middle 50% range is 15–20.
Is Southeast Missouri State University test-optional?
The latest federal data says Southeast Missouri State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southeast Missouri State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southeast Missouri State University cost?
About $27,192 a year before aid; $17,110 on average after grants.
What is Southeast Missouri State University's FAFSA school code?
002501. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southeast Missouri State University receives your information.
What is Southeast Missouri State University's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years.

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