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Summary
Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,386, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 400 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Southeast Missouri State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 80. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,750 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $11,985 (2012-13).
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Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive, regional university offering more than 200 areas of study with numerous national and international academic accreditations. Students study business, education, the health professions, liberal arts, science and technology and the visual and performing arts. Southeast is the only university in Missouri to have a separate campus dedicated to art, dance, music and theatre. With more than 11,500 students, Southeast is an ideal size to take advantage of critical learning and extracurricular opportunities. Students have two advisors, academic and career, and a series of career proficiency checks are imbedded into the curriculum to prepare students for a successful career search at the time of graduation. Internships and experiential learning are available in 100 percent of majors. Study-abroad opportunities range from two-week to academic year study in a variety of countries. Overlooking Mark Twain's mighty Mississippi River, Southeast Missouri State University is the kind of place people imagine when they think of college. The beautiful campus is an eclectic mix of old and new. Classic limestone buildings blend harmoniously with contemporary structures. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO., the largest city between St. Louis and Memphis, Southeast is a great place to live and learn in a college-friendly community. Students come from all over the United States and from more than 40 countries around the world. Eleven residence halls, considered by many to be the best in Missouri, and nine dining areas give students many lifestyle choices. Students with similar interests or courses may be grouped in residential learning communities. Two recreational centers and a one-of-a-kind aquatic center are available to students along with more than 150 social, recreational and special interest student organizations. Southeast competes in NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference athletics. Men's sports are baseball, basketball, cross country, football and track (indoor/outdoor). Women's sports are basketball, cross country, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track (indoor/outdoor) and volleyball. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $50,751,415 |
Applying
When applying to Southeast Missouri State University, it's important to note the application deadline is June 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 20. The application fee at Southeast Missouri State University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 97.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 97.3% |
| Application deadline | June 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 20 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Southeast Missouri State University is 21:1, and the school has 36.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southeast Missouri State University include: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods; Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas; Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing; and Business Administration, Management and Operations. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.5 percent.
Student Life
Southeast Missouri State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,386, with a gender distribution of 41.9 percent male students and 58.1 percent female students. At this school, 31.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 69.0 percent of students live off campus. Southeast Missouri State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 11,510 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Southeast Missouri State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. Southeast Missouri State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Southeast Missouri State University, 46 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Southeast Missouri State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 46% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Southeast Missouri State University, 62.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,133.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,750 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $11,985 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,110 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
