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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,150

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual Tuition

$9,496

At a Glance

Total Students

6,588

Retention Rate

76%

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

35%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.5%. The university has a student body of 6,588, and 34.5% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

The university's graduation rate is 56%, and its retention rate is 75.9%. The in-state tuition is $9,496. Graduates' median earnings are $38,184 one year after graduation, $38,150 five years after graduation, and $44,030 ten years after graduation.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$44k

10 YEARS

Top 77% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southeast Missouri State University alumni earn a median salary of $38,184. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $38,150. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $44,030. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

Southeast Missouri State University has a 78.5% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 56%, and the retention rate is 75.9%. The in-state tuition is $9,496, and 34.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 78.5%.