Southeast Missouri State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2075 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #569 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #519 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Cape Girardeau |
| #529 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 8,454
- Graduates
- 1,473
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- semo.edu
Southeast Missouri State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87% | 88% |
| Applicants | 7,092 | 2,603 | 4,356 |
| Admissions | 6,121 | 2,261 | 3,846 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,388 | 538 | 850 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 59 | 26 | 33 |
4,277 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,941 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
198 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southeast Missouri State University are 970-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,005 or 69%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southeast Missouri State University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7226 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1068 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 747 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 308 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 288 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 193 (2%) |
| Asian | 79 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,592
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,761 | $6,205 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,761 | $6,205 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,331 | $11,186 |
| Fee in-district | $1,254 | $752 |
| Fee in-state | $1,254 | $752 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,254 | $752 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,541 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,954 |
| Room charge | $6,327 |
| Meal charge | $2,952 |
Southeast Missouri State University majors
Southeast Missouri State University has granted 1,586 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs and 400 master's across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 83 | 52 | |
| General Studies | 118 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 99 | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 80 | 15 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 | 52 | |
| Psychology, General | 85 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 77 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | 16 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 59 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | 25 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 35 | 21 | |
| Corrections | 56 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 55 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 49 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 48 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | 8 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 25 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 2 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 10 | 3 | |
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | 3 | |
| History, General | 9 | 2 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | 7 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 6 | 2 | |
| Health Communication | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 7 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 7 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 5 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 5 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 1 | ||
| Interior Design | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 1,586 | 400 |
Southeast Missouri State University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 50% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southeast Missouri State University has published 2,886 scientific papers with 34,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Engineering, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 49 | 130 |
| 1992 | 31 | 95 |
| 1993 | 55 | 111 |
| 1994 | 48 | 122 |
| 1995 | 55 | 137 |
| 1996 | 62 | 152 |
| 1997 | 58 | 164 |
| 1998 | 51 | 218 |
| 1999 | 61 | 227 |
| 2000 | 61 | 308 |
| 2001 | 56 | 280 |
| 2002 | 68 | 354 |
| 2003 | 56 | 432 |
| 2004 | 77 | 480 |
| 2005 | 69 | 539 |
| 2006 | 73 | 729 |
| 2007 | 57 | 761 |
| 2008 | 62 | 952 |
| 2009 | 114 | 1034 |
| 2010 | 96 | 1195 |
| 2011 | 78 | 1330 |
| 2012 | 60 | 1512 |
| 2013 | 59 | 1606 |
| 2014 | 97 | 1792 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1746 |
| 2016 | 106 | 1679 |
| 2017 | 98 | 1700 |
| 2018 | 118 | 1870 |
| 2019 | 87 | 2027 |
| 2020 | 102 | 2345 |
| 2021 | 107 | 2499 |
| 2022 | 102 | 2532 |
| 2023 | 95 | 2502 |
Southeast Missouri State University alumni
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Rush Limbaugh
- Enrolled in Southeast Missouri State University
- Studied in 1969-1970
- Occupations
- writerradio punditradio personalitychildren's writerjournalist
- Biography
-
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III was an American conservative political commentator who was the host of The Rush Limbaugh Show, which first aired in 1984 and was nationally syndicated on AM and FM radio stations from 1988 until his death in 2021.
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Cedric the Entertainer
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorscreenwriterfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Cedric Antonio Kyles, better known by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American stand-up comedian, actor and television host. He hosted BET's ComicView during the 1993–1994 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995. He is best known for co-starring with Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop. He hosted the 12th season of the daytime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2013–14 and starred in the TV Land original series The Soul Man, which aired from 2012 to 2016. He has also done voice work for Ice Age, the Madagascar film series, Charlotte's Web, Planes and Planes: Fire & Rescue. He currently stars on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood. In 2019, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
-
Roy Thomas
- Occupations
- journalistcomics artistscreenwriterfanzine editor
- Biography
-
Roy William Thomas Jr. is an American comic book writer and editor, who was Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert E. Howard's character and helped launch a sword and sorcery trend in comics. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes – particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America – and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and The Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.
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Neal E. Boyd
- Occupations
- opera singer
- Biography
-
Neal Evans Boyd was an American singer who developed an interest in opera after listening to the performances of the Three Tenors. Despite being raised in conditions of poverty within the U.S. state of Missouri, he achieved a degree in music and eventually entered the third season of America's Got Talent, winning that year's competition. In addition to music, he also became involved in politics and conducted performances at many state-wide events across Missouri.
General info
| Alternative names | SEMO |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | At Southeast Missouri State, we take pride in our will to do. |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 935 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Plaza, MS2025 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 40,000 |
| Phone | 5736512000 |