At Southeast Missouri State University, we take pride in our will to do:
the commitment and heart to find success, no matter what it takes. We give every student personal support that instills a strong sense of confidence to help you exceed your potential. We offer groundbreaking academics that are comprehensive and dynamic. And because we anticipate the needs of the marketplace, we ensure that our students are ready to launch extraordinary careers.
GROUNDBREAKING ACADEMICS
100%
pass rate for national licensure exam for nursing candidates
8X
Cyber Defense Team State Champions
100%
pass rate for national licensure exam for nursing candidates
8X
Cyber Defense Team State Champions
Not all classrooms are created equal.
As a Southeast student, you'll begin building your resume almost as soon as you step on campus. Check out some of the places you'll learn beyond a traditional classroom setting:
Barton Research Farm
The Barton Research Farm allows students to conduct beef reproduction and production research as well as crop science research.
Rust Center for Media
The Rust Center for Media is 13,000 square feet of innovative media laboratories in the heart of Downtown Cape Girardeau's Media Row.
Catapult Creative House
Catapult Creative House is a student-run incubator and launchpad for innovation. Collaboration across majors? It happens here.
Nursing Simulation Lab
Learn in the newly-renovated simulation lab, designed to replicate a hospital wing. Plus, practice in the 1,340-square-foot skills lab.
The EDvolution Center
Train to use the technology you'll find in tomorrow's classroom. Use the podcast booth, model classroom, and more.
The Cyber Range
Take advantage of the Cyber Range's hardware, software, computers, and servers to create software, conduct research, and even compete.
Hutson Greenhouse
The Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse is the largest student-run commercial greenhouse in the nation.
The River Campus
The River Campus is Missouri's only campus dedicated to the arts.
Speech & Hearing Clinic
Work with real clients during your undergraduate program in the state-of-the-art Center for Speech and Hearing.
LIFE AT SOUTHEAST
200+
student organizations
16
music ensembles and groups
5,000+
students in intramural sports
50,000
service hours logged
Live On Campus
Make Southeast Missouri State University your home away from home. You'll enjoy included amenities like shuttle access, 24/7 computer labs, cable TV, and on-site laundry (at no extra cost!)
Select your Style
We have community and suite style residence halls. Not ready for a roommate? Some of our residence halls feature private rooms!
Dine on Campus
There are 16 dining options on campus including a Subway, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express.
Special Interest Housing
Live in one of our themed housing communities to be neighbors with people who have a shared major or interest!
$0
STUDENT TICKET PRICE FOR ALL HOME REGULAR-SEASON ATHLETIC EVENTS
$3
STUDENT TICKET PRICE FOR MUSIC, THEATRE AND DANCE EVENTS AT THE RIVER CAMPUS
A SMART INVESTMENT
Our tuition is lower than the national average.
70%
of students are eligible for our Copper Dome scholarship program
$20M
awarded annually in total scholarships
97%
of alumni are employed or seeking further education six months after graduation
$0
tuition and general fees for eligible Pell students
Let's talk scholarships. Ours are:
Based on Superscore
We'll combine your best ACT or SAT subscores to make a superscore! We use that high score to calculate their scholarship awards.