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Maryville, MO · Cape Girardeau, MO
| Northwest Missouri State University | Southeast Missouri State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,244/yr | $15,882/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,176/yr | $12,704/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,447/yr | $13,342/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,959/yr | $15,338/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,423/yr | $17,395/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,796/yr | $21,267/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,282/yr | $12,198/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,622/yr | $12,198/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $400/yr | $696/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,576/yr | $5,816/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,945/yr | $25,177/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,611/yr | $9,903/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,324/yr | $9,903/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 976–1193 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1119 | 950 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–24 | 15–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–24 · Math 18–24 | English 12–19 · Math 15–18 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,834 | 7,462 |
| Students accepted | 5,871 | 5,858 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,035 | 1,287 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 2% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 76% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | 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 | 54% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,885/yr | $44,030/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,086–$66,291 | $29,197–$63,909 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 37% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,695/yr | $38,150/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 32% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,756/yr | $42,027/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Education 16% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 12% · Education 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 9% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $67,026/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,162/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,378 | 6,373 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,911 | 1,575 |
| Average professor pay | $8,101/mo | $8,551/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $56,470 | $42,518 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Maryville, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1905 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Men | 39% | 41% |
| Women | 61% | 59% |
| White students | 79% | 70% |
| Black students | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.6% | 6.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 9.5% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.9% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,192/yr | $6,248/yr |
| Endowment | $48.7M | $120.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,339 | 2,330 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,436/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,352/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 | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | 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 | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | 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 | 12 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 426 | 280 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.6M | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $15.2M | $16.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.2M | $16.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $135,220 | $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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.