Southeast Missouri State University: Review & Facts

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Southeast Missouri State University is a medium four-year, public school with 9,930 students enrolled. This school was established in 1873 and is one of the 3 schools located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At Southeast Missouri State University you can receive your associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
93
Southeast Missouri State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 93 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, General Studies, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southeast Missouri State University is fair at 73% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is below average - 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southeast Missouri State University is reasonably decent -- 20:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is slightly high, $14,400 a year. The additional fees at Southeast Missouri State University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,300; this comes to a total of $15,700 per year.

Read the details about Southeast Missouri State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to government data, 7,092 applications were submitted and 6,121 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southeast Missouri State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Southeast Missouri State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southeast Missouri State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Southeast Missouri State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: approximately $5,600 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southeast Missouri State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Southeast Missouri State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southeast Missouri State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza, MS2025
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
63701, USA
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