Southeast Missouri State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,151

5.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,843

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.5%

7,462 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,686

71.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.8%

937 Graduates

About

Southeast Missouri State University is a higher education institution located in Cape Girardeau County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southeast Missouri State University were General Computer & Information Sciences (283 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (39 degrees).

In 2023, 2,415 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeast Missouri State University. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,722 degrees), 12.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $8,151, which is $−16,424 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeast Missouri State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,126 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $8,151, which is $16,424 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,843.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Missouri State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,151

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southeast Missouri State University was $8,151. The cost of tuition at Southeast Missouri State University is $−16,424 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$14,843

2023 Value

2.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeast Missouri State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,843. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeast Missouri State University grew by 2.23%.

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

$9,954

Room and Board

$667

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeast Missouri State University was of $9,954 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.201% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $667. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.57% 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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.41% with respect to 2022, when 83% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeast Missouri State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2126 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southeast Missouri State University received 7,462 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.22% annual growth. Out of those 7,462 applicants, 5,858 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.5% acceptance rate.

There were 9,686 students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southeast Missouri State University has an overall enrollment yield of 22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,858

Accepted Out of 7,462

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri State University was 78.5% (5,858 admissions from 7,462 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.22%, while admissions declined by 4.3%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Southeast Missouri State University in 2023 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 9,686 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is 6,954 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,732. This means that 71.8% 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 71% White, 6.69% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 0.981% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.1%), followed by White Male (7.19%) and Black or African American Female (1.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,686 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Missouri State University is 6,954 and the part-time enrollment is 2,732. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

White
6,876 enrolled students
Black or African American
648 enrolled students
Two or More Races
287 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Missouri State University is 71% White, 6.69% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 0.981% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0206% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 336 students (3.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 395 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 (1,722 degrees awarded). There were 12.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southeast Missouri State University is General Computer & Information Sciences (283 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (39 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (385 degrees awarded), Agriculture (65 degrees), and Education (390 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 (1,493,638 people), Software developers (625,324 people), Secondary school teachers (482,558 people), Education administrators (259,401 people), and Other managers (230,930 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (385 degrees awarded), Agriculture (65 degrees), Education (390 degrees), Engineering Technologies (99 degrees), and Human Sciences (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Southeast Missouri State University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (385 degrees awarded), Agriculture (65 degrees), Education (390 degrees), Engineering Technologies (99 degrees), and Human Sciences (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,978,357 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (587,141 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (569,778 people), Offices of physicians (223,479 people), and Computer Systems Design (207,243 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
139 degrees awarded
General Psychology
112 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southeast Missouri State University was General Studies with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southeast Missouri State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,010

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,405

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,010 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University, which is 0.719 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,405).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.57 times more than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Missouri State University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 0.389 times less than the 234 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% 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, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeast Missouri State University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.64% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,722 degrees awarded
Black or African American
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Missouri State University is white (1,722 degrees awarded). There were 12.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

1.16% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,088 degrees awarded
White Male
634 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Missouri State University is white female (1,088 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (634 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Missouri State University has an endowment valued at nearly $105M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.79M (2.65%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southeast Missouri State University had a total salary expenditure of 174M. Southeast Missouri State University employs 108 Professors, 102 Instructors and 70 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southeast Missouri State University are Female Instructor (65), Male Professor (64), and Female Professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 139 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 97 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

Endowment

$105M

2023 Endowment

8.08%

growth from 2022

Southeast Missouri State University has an endowment valued at about $105M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeast Missouri State University grew 8.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $55.6M 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

$2.48M - Federal
$10.9M - State
$321k - Local

As of 2023, Southeast Missouri State University received $2.48M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.9M from state grants and contracts, and $321k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$64.9M

2023 Salaries

0.532%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southeast Missouri State University paid a median of $64.9M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($174M) and a 0.532% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.93% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.94% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.3M

Instructional Salaries

335

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeast Missouri State University paid a total of $25.3M to 335 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

139 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University were Professor with 108 employees, Instructor with 102 employees, and Assistant professor with 70 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University were Business and Financial Operations with 139 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 97 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeast Missouri State University was Female Instructor with 65 employees, Male Professor with 64 employees, and Female Professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeast Missouri State University.

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