Southeast Missouri State is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southeast Missouri State is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
Southeast Missouri State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Southeast Missouri State had 10,288 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Southeast Missouri State values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plz
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-9980
General Phone: (573) 651-2000
Admissions Phone: (573) 651-2590
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 651-2253
http://WWW.SEMO.EDU
Southeast Missouri State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 411 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, elementary/middle school admin, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Business And Management | 275 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 266 | general studies, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, humanities, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 131 | family and consumer science, social work, child care management, social service professions |
| Media | 101 | communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 86 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, nutrition sciences, health and fitness |
| Engineering Technician | 84 | industrial tech, computer systems tech, construction engineering tech, industrial production tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 71 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Science | 66 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 32 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Office And Administration | 19 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Missouri State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,481 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 215 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 23 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 4 |
In 2005, Southeast Missouri State had a total enrollment of 10,288 students (8,281 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 86% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Southeast Missouri State offers campus housing for 2,500 of its 8,281 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cape Girardeau, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,060 | 3,619 | 89% | 1,679 | 46% |
| Men | 1,547 | 1,401 | 91% | 680 | 49% |
| Women | 2,486 | 2,218 | 89% | 999 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 651-2590
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,145 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,451 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,051 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,930 |
Financial Aid:
Southeast Missouri State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 651-2253
Southeast Missouri State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 152 | 74 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 71 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 87 | $69,024 | 31 | $65,531 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $54,385 | 34 | $53,660 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $49,056 | 46 | $46,831 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $40,447 | 65 | $37,056 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 229 | $57,034 | 176 | $47,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 149 | 121 | 270 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 79 | 90 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeast Missouri State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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