Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,592
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, SEMO is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that SEMO is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southeast Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at SEMO suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,715

Cost of attendance at Southeast Missouri State University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,285

Cost of attendance at Southeast Missouri State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Southeast Missouri State University received on average $8,798 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,798

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	600	42%	$5,212	$3,127,445
Other Federal Grant	1,251	87%	$3,149	$3,939,548
State Grant/Scholarships	557	39%	$1,921	$1,069,873
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,251	87%	$5,800	$7,255,484
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,394	97%	$8,798	$12,264,905

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeast Missouri State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southeast Missouri State University students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.4%.

54.0%

asian 65.0% 13 students
African American 35.9% 60 students
white 57.7% 716 students
unknown 40.0% 4 students
hispanic 38.7% 12 students
International Students 47.2% 34 students
Mixed Race 12.5% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeast Missouri State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeast Missouri State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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