Southeast Missouri State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,559

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,185

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

10,461 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,501

70.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58%

844 Graduates

About

Southeast Missouri State University is a higher education institution located in Cape Girardeau County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southeast Missouri State University were General Computer & Information Sciences (325 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees), and Engineering & Industrial Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, 2,475 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeast Missouri State University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,645 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (152 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $8,559, which is $−15,441 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $8,559, which is $15,441 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,185.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,559

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeast Missouri State University was $8,559. The cost of tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $−15,441 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeast Missouri State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,185

2024 Value

9.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southeast Missouri State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,185. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeast Missouri State University grew by 9.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeast Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,486

Room and Board

$684

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeast Missouri State University was of $11,486 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $684. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.55% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southeast Missouri State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeast Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southeast Missouri State University received 10,461 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 40.2% annual growth. Out of those 10,461 applicants, 7,691 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 9,501 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southeast Missouri State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,691

Accepted Out of 10,461

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri State University was 73.5% (7,691 admissions from 10,461 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 40.2%, while admissions grew by 31.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Southeast Missouri State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southeast Missouri State University had a total enrollment of 9,501 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is 6,711 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,790. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeast Missouri State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.8% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0421% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.6%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.8%), followed by White Male (7.5%) and Black or African American Female (1.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,501 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is 6,711 and the part-time enrollment is 2,790. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeast Missouri State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southeast Missouri State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeast Missouri State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,442 enrolled students
Black or African American
637 enrolled students
Two or More Races
286 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Missouri State University is 67.8% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0421% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 506 students (5.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 359 more women than men received degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeast Missouri State University is white (1,645 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (152 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southeast Missouri State University is General Computer & Information Sciences (325 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees) and Engineering & Industrial Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeast Missouri State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (75 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (73 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (447 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,879 people), Software developers (660,937 people), Secondary school teachers (500,483 people), Other managers (338,731 people), and Education administrators (296,060 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University in 2024 are Agriculture (75 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (73 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (447 degrees), Communications (119 degrees), and Education (342 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University are Agriculture (75 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (73 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (447 degrees), Communications (119 degrees), and Education (342 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,917,018 people), Computer Systems Design (763,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,801 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,394 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (187,398 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeast Missouri State University.

Histologic Technician

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeast Missouri State University was Histologic Technician with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southeast Missouri State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,058

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,417

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,058 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,417).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeast Missouri State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.24 times more than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 0.447 times less than the 262 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from Southeast Missouri State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,645 degrees awarded
Black or African American
152 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Missouri State University is white (1,645 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (152 degrees).

1.37% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,234 degrees awarded
White Female
1,176 degrees awarded
White Female
1,130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Missouri State University is white female (1,234 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,176 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Missouri State University has an endowment valued at nearly $120M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.05M (5.03%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southeast Missouri State University had a total salary expenditure of 173M. Southeast Missouri State University employs 102 Professors, 95 Instructors and 63 Associate professors. Most academics at Southeast Missouri State University are Male Professor (61), Female Instructor (59), and Female Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 154 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 105 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees.

Endowment

$120M

2024 Endowment

14.3%

growth from 2023

Southeast Missouri State University has an endowment valued at about $120M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeast Missouri State University grew 14.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $74.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southeast Missouri State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.68M - Federal
$7.82M - State
$395k - Local

As of 2024, Southeast Missouri State University received $2.68M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.82M from state grants and contracts, and $395k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$67.6M

2024 Salaries

4.18%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southeast Missouri State University paid a median of $67.6M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($173M) and a 4.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.532% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.93% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25.1M

Instructional Salaries

326

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southeast Missouri State University paid a total of $25.1M to 326 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University were Business and Financial Operations with 154 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 105 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees.

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