Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza, MS4675Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 651-2000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 14263
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.semo.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $7,058.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19,786.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $25,178.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 458 | 593 |
| SAT Math | 433 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 93% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 40% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,316.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 43% |
| Average state aid | $1,086.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 71% |
| Average institutional aid | $4,046.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 57% |
| Average student loan | $6,126.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Corrections
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Autism
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Finance
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Horticultural Science
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Nutrition Sciences
- Office Management and Supervision
- Organizational Communication
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public/Applied History
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech Teacher Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Southeast Missouri State University Scholarships
Julie A. Saenger Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for members of Delta Delta Delta Sorority who are undergraduate seniors attending Southeast Missouri State University. Selection is based on applicant's contributions to the sorority, the Greek system, and campus life and academic status. Financial need may be considered. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
John T. Lawrence Scholarship in Education
Scholarship for graduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University part- or full-time, majoring in Education. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or better and must be recommended by a member of the Education faculty. Award equals $1000 for full-time students or $500 for part-time. Number of awards varies. more...
Southeast Missouri State University Panhellenic Organization Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University. Recipient to be selected by the Panhellenic Council. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Reverand Kenneth & Joy Johnston Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending Southeast Missouri State University full-time. Submit a complete statement indicating why you think you should receive this award with application packet. Award amount varies. more...
George A. Dempster Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in Business. Applicants must have completed 45 credit hours at the time of application. Selection is based on scholarship, promise of success and financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Missouri Scholarships
Constance Loraine Hill Memorial Scholarship in Library & Informational Science
Annual award for African-American graduate student attending the University of Missouri-Columbia full-time, majoring in Library Science. Applicant must have good academic achievement. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Mandeville Prize Endowment
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Saint Louis University who are outstanding students in English. Applicants must have financial need and contribute personal funds toward their education. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences for more information. more...
Arlyn M. Gerwin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Missouri-Columbia full-time, majoring in Nursing. Preference given to students from Audrain County, Missouri. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Robert Hardie Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate stucent attending Missouri State University, majoring in Economics. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a GPA of at least 3.0 in Economics. Consideration given for financial need. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Kiwanis Raymond W. & Beuna Lansford Scholarship
Scholarship for members of high-school Kiwanis Key Club or college Circle "K" Club who are undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Missouri-Columbia full-time, majoring in Business. Applicants must have financial need, academic achievement, and community and college service. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
KPMG Peat Marwick Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate senior attending Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in Accounting. Applicant must be planning a career in public accounting, be a member of the Accounting and Finance Club, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Submit a 50-100 words statement indicating why applicant thinks he/she should receive this award with application packet. more...
Mike Bauman Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Annual award for children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans who are undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University. Selection based on financial need. Applicant must indicate on the application the veteran's name and relationship. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Gary M. Koch Hospitality Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate sophomore or higher attending Missouri State University, majoring in Hospital and Restaurant Administration. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Consideration given for financial need. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Viola Boyce Vogel Scholarship
Scholarship for entering freshmen or current undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in Business. Preference given to students with 30 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Graduate Assistant Fee-waiver Scholarships
Scholarship for graduate assistants attending Missouri State University in Missouri. Award is a fee waiver intended to cover gradute course fees; undergraduate courses that support a student's program of study may also be covered by the fee waiver. Fee waiver awards are for up to 15 hours of course work for each of the fall and spring semesters. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...