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Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public

77%acceptance rate
990–1210SAT middle 50%
18–24ACT middle 50%
$14,843average net price, in-state

Southeast Missouri State University admitted 77% of 10,541 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 990–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 56% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Southeast Missouri State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southeast Missouri State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Southeast Missouri State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Southeast Missouri State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores

Not considered

  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.53 GPA. 17% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.021%
  • 3.75–3.9918%
  • 3.50–3.7418%
  • 3.25–3.4917%
  • 3.00–3.2410%
  • 2.50–2.9912%
  • 2.00–2.493%
  • Under 2.01%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $27,282 in-state and $27,282 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,843 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$11,453
  • $30–48k$11,371
  • $48–75k$13,576
  • $75–110k$18,253
  • $110k+$19,562

Quick answers

What is Southeast Missouri State University’s acceptance rate?

Southeast Missouri State University admitted 77% of applicants: 8,063 of 10,541 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Southeast Missouri State University’s application deadline?

Southeast Missouri State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 990 to 1210, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Southeast Missouri State University’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27.

Does Southeast Missouri State University have supplemental essays?

No. Southeast Missouri State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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