SEMO 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southeast Missouri State University was $13,291. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SEMO

SEMO net price calculator

$13,291

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SEMO for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,291	$524 (4%)	$10,684	$11,349	$13,232	$16,641	$17,768
2021	$13,815	$1,465 (12%)	$10,359	$11,406	$13,157	$16,624	$17,862
2020	$12,350	$118	$9,092	$10,217	$12,882	$15,985	$17,265
2019	$12,468	$303 (2%)	$10,049	$10,443	$13,410	$16,051	$17,102
2018	$12,165	$389 (3%)	$9,272	$10,177	$12,764	$15,587	$16,548
2017	$11,776	$225 (2%)	$9,608	$10,064	$12,585	$14,739	$16,228
2016	$11,551	$153 (1%)	$9,488	$10,215	$12,542	$15,070	$16,058
2015	$11,398	$68	$9,393	$9,780	$12,731	$14,955	$15,629
2014	$11,330	--	$9,220	$10,151	$12,966	$14,841	$15,331

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southeast Missouri State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,274	$1,277 (6%)	$8,715	$14,915	$644
2021	$22,997	$591 (3%)	$8,033	$14,327	$637
2020	$22,406	$836 (4%)	$7,800	$13,975	$631
2019	$21,570	$566 (3%)	$7,418	$13,528	$624
2018	$21,004	$522 (3%)	$7,185	$13,305	$514
2017	$20,482	$257 (1%)	$6,990	$12,990	$502
2016	$20,225	$37	$6,990	$12,736	$499
2015	$20,262	$560 (3%)	$7,043	$12,725	$494
2014	$19,702	$496 (3%)	$6,863	$12,353	$486
2013	$19,206	--	$6,750	$11,978	$478

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at SEMO? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,974 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at SEMO is $1,108 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SEMO estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $644.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SEMO estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,941

If living off-campus, with family: $4,941

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,941
How much is SEMO application fees?: SEMO does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SEMO offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southeast Missouri State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$249	$325
For out-of-state students	$468	$602

Housing and Meal

**SEMO requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southeast Missouri State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,974	19	2,592
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,511	19	2,639
2020	$2,952	$6,327	N/A	19	2,658
2019	$3,182	$5,753	N/A	19	3,036
2018	$3,120	$5,843	N/A	19	3,098
2017	$3,020	$5,633	N/A	19	3,109
2016	$2,890	$5,605	N/A	19	3,086

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southeast Missouri State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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