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Southeast Missouri State University (SE)
- One University Plaza
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- OPEID College Code: 00250100
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- General Phone: (573) 651-2000
- President: Kenneth W Dobbins
- Website: WWW.SEMO.EDU

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 10,624
- College Alias: SE
- College Mascot: Redhawks
Note: Former Nicknames: Indians for Men and Otahkians for Women 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SE Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.semo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,688 | 2,423 | 4,111 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,472 (87%) | 2,146 (89%) | 3,618 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 771 (52%) | 1,034 (48%) | 1,805 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 48 | 3% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,684 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 493 | 643 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SE Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 26% | 26% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,769 | $3,402 | $1,932 | $4,060 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| Number in Default | 90 | 74 | 63 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,485 | 2,237 | 1,620 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,925 | $5,505 | $5,145 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,320 | $9,630 | $9,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $423 | $413 | $400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,923 | $5,647 | $5,451 |
| Other Expenses | $3,083 | $3,055 | $2,930 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,354 | $14,620 | $13,926 |
| Out of State | $19,749 | $18,745 | $17,781 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,348 | $5,918 | $5,545 |
| Out of State | $10,743 | $10,043 | $9,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,348 | $5,918 | $5,545 |
| Out of State | $10,743 | $10,043 | $9,400 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,624 Undergraduate: 9,168 Graduate: 1,456
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,957 Female: 6,667
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,649 Female: 5,519
- Graduate Gender Male: 308 Female: 1,148
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,065 Part-Time: 3,559
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,870 Part-Time: 2,298
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 195 Part-Time: 1,261
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 179 | 2% |
| American Indian | 55 | 0.5% |
| Black | 835 | 8% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1% |
| White | 8,758 | 82% |
| Unknown | 611 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 524 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,714 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,520 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,889 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,030 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 577 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 466 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 589 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 295 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 15 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,206 | 1,154 | 52 |
| Faculty Status | 421 | 421 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 237 | 237 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 142 | - | 142 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 419 | 413 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 407 | 401 | 6 |
| Primarily Public Service | 12 | 12 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 64 | 63 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 289 | 272 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 434 | 406 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 187 | 171 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 97 | 97 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 92 | 83 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,477 (396) | $60,974 (218) | $50,970 (178) |
| Professor | $72,179 (127) | $73,944 (87) | $68,340 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $57,875 (84) | $57,093 (56) | $59,438 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,507 (84) | $52,513 (48) | $47,833 (36) |
| Instructor | $40,535 (101) | $42,271 (27) | $39,902 (74) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,646 (5) | $57,121 (4) | $39,747 (1) |
| Professor | $85,481 (1) | $85,481 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $45,688 (4) | $47,668 (3) | $39,747 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,320 (401) | $60,717 (222) | $50,867 (179) |
| Professor | $72,162 (128) | $73,899 (88) | $68,340 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $57,875 (84) | $57,093 (56) | $59,438 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,507 (84) | $52,513 (48) | $47,833 (36) |
| Instructor | $40,415 (105) | $41,944 (30) | $39,804 (75) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,334,766 | $1,347,401 | $987,365 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 293 | 174 | 119 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 293 | 174 | 119 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 6 | - | 6 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $78,383 | $49,433 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,276 | $25,730 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 51% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 45% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 51% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 4 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 28 | 26 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 27 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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