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Rolla, MO · Cape Girardeau, MO
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Southeast Missouri State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,298/yr | $15,882/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,912/yr | $12,704/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,027/yr | $13,342/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,330/yr | $15,338/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,241/yr | $17,395/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,088/yr | $21,267/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,862/yr | $12,198/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $12,198/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $488/yr | $696/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,342/yr | $5,816/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,231/yr | $25,177/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,984/yr | $9,903/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,248/yr | $9,903/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1190–1420 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1317 | 950 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 15–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–31 · Math 25–30 | English 12–19 · Math 15–18 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,181 | 7,462 |
| Students accepted | 5,978 | 5,858 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,196 | 1,287 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 82% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $82,957/yr | $44,030/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $53,687–$106,938 | $29,197–$63,909 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $69,295/yr | $38,150/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $75,241/yr | $42,027/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 62% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% · Engineering Technologies 6% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 12% · Education 12% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 62% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 6% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 3% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 2% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Systems Engineering — $111,229/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,162/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 90% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,521 | 6,373 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,602 | 1,575 |
| Average professor pay | $12,726/mo | $8,551/mo |
| Full-time professors | 83% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $68,139 | $42,518 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Rolla, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1870 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Men | 77% | 41% |
| Women | 23% | 59% |
| White students | 73% | 70% |
| Black students | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Asian students | 4.5% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 8% | 6.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 7.8% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.1% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,588/yr | $6,248/yr |
| Endowment | $282.6M | $120.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,209 | 2,330 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,720/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,100/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 479 | 280 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.8M | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $9.2M | $16.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.5M | $16.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $59,689 | $209,175 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.