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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
2.8Above Average
79%
Open Admissions
56%
Graduation
About Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University is a public four-year institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. With an enrollment of approximately 6,588 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 79%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 56%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,030 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,532 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
79%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
56%
Enrollment
6,588
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,030
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,496
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,496
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,532
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
16 – 21
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
380
75th
480
200800
ACT Composite
25th
16
75th
21
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$9,496/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,532/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$58,128
10-Year Earnings
$440,300
ROI Multiple
7.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Southeast Missouri State University
Student Outcomes
56%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$44k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,588
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
