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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Cape Girardeau, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite15 - 20
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,797
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,877
Earnings 5yr: $83,522
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,795
Earnings 5yr: $84,685
Debt: $22,948
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,155
Earnings 5yr: $76,051
Debt: $26,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,820
Earnings 5yr: $73,507
Debt: $24,489
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,407
Earnings 5yr: $92,092
Debt: $21,591
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,839
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,868
Earnings 5yr: $71,347
Debt: $19,250
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,799
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,078
Earnings 5yr: $64,541
Debt: $14,000
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,781
Earnings 5yr: $74,358
Debt: $23,458
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,570
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,400
Earnings 5yr: $62,254
Debt: $20,678
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,834
Earnings 5yr: $63,025
Debt: $22,988
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,082
Earnings 5yr: $67,273
Debt: $25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,260
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,176
Plant Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,265
Earnings 5yr: $59,143
Debt: $15,789
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,344
Earnings 5yr: $51,847
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,527
Earnings 5yr: $45,208
Debt: $18,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,828
Earnings 5yr: $47,706
Debt: $22,572
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,882
In-State Tuition$9,903
Out-of-State Tuition$9,903
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,150
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,030
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$57,122
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