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Southeast Missouri State University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with about 6,400 undergraduates. It admitted 73.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $9,903 a year before aid.

What Southeast Missouri State costs

Southeast Missouri State University charges $9,903 a year in published tuition and fees, about $4,952 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $25,177 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,288 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Southeast Missouri State

For fall 2024, Southeast Missouri State University received 10,461 applications and admitted 7,691 students, and 1,380 enrolled as first-years.

What Southeast Missouri State students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Southeast Missouri State University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management145
General Studies116
Psychology95
Biology / Biological Sciences90
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse67
Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia65
Visual and Performing Arts58
Computer and Information Sciences53

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate? 73.5% for fall 2024: 7,691 of 10,461 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Southeast Missouri State University? $9,903 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Southeast Missouri State University? About 6,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Southeast Missouri State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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