Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$38,150
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$9,496
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $44,030 ten years after entry — 19% below the national median. Acceptance rate 78.5%, average SAT score 950, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
950
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
15–20
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
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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