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Cape Girardeau, MO · Springfield, MO
| Southeast Missouri State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,882/yr | $17,613/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,704/yr | $13,718/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $21,992 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,342/yr | $13,529/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,338/yr | $14,905/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,395/yr | $18,770/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,267/yr | $20,576/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,198/yr | $11,006/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,198/yr | $10,272/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $696/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,816/yr | $3,924/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,177/yr | $25,048/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,903/yr | $9,502/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $9,903/yr | $18,770/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1020–1270 |
| SAT average | 950 | 1122 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–20 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 12–19 · Math 15–18 | English 18–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,462 | 11,901 |
| Students accepted | 5,858 | 10,836 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,287 | 2,841 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 6% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 77% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | 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 | 58% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,030/yr | $49,827/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,197–$63,909 | $33,755–$71,692 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,150/yr | $40,553/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 50% |
| Low-income students who finish | 32% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,027/yr | $45,032/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 12% · Education 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 11% · Education 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,162/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $99,606/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,373 | 13,313 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,575 | 3,776 |
| Average professor pay | $8,551/mo | $9,014/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $42,518 | $48,636 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Springfield, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1873 | 1905 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Men | 41% | 39% |
| Women | 59% | 61% |
| White students | 70% | 78% |
| Black students | 8.4% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Asian students | 0.8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 6.5% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 37% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 9.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,248/yr | $8,676/yr |
| Endowment | $120.4M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,330 | 3,788 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,610/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,620/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| 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 I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 280 | 462 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.3M | $6.7M |
| Athletics budget | $16.2M | $28.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $16.2M | $28.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $209,175 | $704,071 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.