Southeast Missouri State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,373 students.
About This School
Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with approximately 6,373 undergraduate students enrolled. Southeast Missouri State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,882 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $41,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $14,532/year net cost and $14,750 in median debt, affordability is a genuine strength, but a 56% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start here don't finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support before enrolling. Median earnings of $41,400 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific program (education, nursing, or the arts) where Southeast has clear regional strengths, rather than treating it as a general-purpose degree. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you have a clear major in mind, but students who need strong institutional momentum to stay on track may want to look carefully at that retention data.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,373 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza, MS2025
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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