Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002501
- Phone: (573) 442-2211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.19%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
50FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,802Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Southeast Missouri State University (Stephens)
1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
Southeast Missouri State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cape Girardeau, MO and publically funded. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Southeast Missouri State University per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to SE. A score between 890 - 1190 on the SAT, or 20 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. More information from the admissions office can be found at semo.edu.
The tuition at Southeast Missouri State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,700. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.
The Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at semo.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Southeast Missouri State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Southeast Missouri State University has a total student population of about 11,000, with undergraduate students making up about 91% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $6,600-$7,900
- Out-of-State: $13,000-$15,160
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $220-$260 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $420-$510 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 90% | $7,330 |
Receiving Student Loans | 55% | $6,222 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Southeast Missouri State University may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southeast Missouri State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Ohio Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Ohio Valley Conference)
- Football (Ohio Valley Conference)
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southeast Missouri State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Secondary Education (C, M)
- Higher Education Administration (M)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
- ESL (C, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Science Teacher (B, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B)
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southeast Missouri State University.
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Sterling, IL (31 miles away)
- The University of Tennessee - Martin in Knoxville, TN (79 miles away)
- Murray State University in Morehead, KY (84 miles away)
- Harris - Stowe State University in Hannibal, MO (96 miles away)
- University of Missouri - St Louis in Rolla, MO (99 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Missouri
- Review a list of Missouri state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002501
- Phone: (573) 442-2211
- School Homepage