Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,496
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,486
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,486
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,982
Net price (after aid)$14,532
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,453
$30k – $48k$11,371
$48k – $75k$13,576
$75k – $110k$18,253
$110k+$19,562
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,030
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans35%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$9.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.5k
below avg
Net price
$14.5k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
850 - 1030
ACT range
16 - 21
Campus & Student Life
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About Southeast Missouri State University
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- Where is Southeast Missouri State University located?
- Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southeast Missouri State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southeast Missouri State University is approximately 79%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,496 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,175 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Southeast Missouri State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southeast Missouri State University.
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