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Southeast Missouri State University was established in 1873 and is a public college situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The campus is set on nearly 400 acres of land. The university has more than 10,000 students. The university's name has undergone many changes and below, in a chronological order, are the different names:
The university’s sports teams are called the Redhawks. The athletic teams are a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I. The school has basketball, tennis, cross country, volleyball, track, softball, and soccer teams. Neal E. Boyd, winner of “America's Got Talent”;Peter Kinder, politician; Linda Godwin, NASA astronaut; Dick Hantak, NFL referee; and Velmer A. Fassel, scientist; are among the notable alumni of Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State is located in Cape Girardeau, MO (a rural site not far from an urban area). 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. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 445. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 448 and 620.
Southeast Missouri State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 10,624 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
A lot of students at Southeast Missouri State attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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 Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-9980
General Phone: (573) 651-2000
http://WWW.SEMO.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 370 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, social studies teaching, English teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 346 | general studies, English, political science, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, humanities, ... |
| Business and Management | 209 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Family and Social Work | 123 | family and consumer science, social work, child care management, social service professions |
| Engineering Technician | 103 | industrial tech, engineering technology, industrial production tech, computer systems tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 77 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Media | 74 | communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 73 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, nutrition sciences |
| Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 15 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Animal Science and Care | 13 | animal science |
| Office and Administration | 9 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | horticultural science, plant sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Missouri State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,469 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 199 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Southeast Missouri State had a total enrollment of 10,624 students (8,325 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 86% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Southeast Missouri State offers campus housing for 2,800 of its 8,325 (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 | 4,244 | 3,723 | 88% | 1,828 | 49% |
| Men | 1,676 | 1,437 | 86% | 683 | 48% |
| Women | 2,568 | 2,286 | 89% | 1,145 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 445 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 448 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,890 |
| Room and board | $ 6,065 |
| Room charge | $ 3,803 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,262 |
| Books and supplies | $ 440 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,259 |
Financial Aid:
Southeast Missouri State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250100)
Southeast Missouri State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 149 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 87 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $61,194 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 89 | $75,635 | 43 | $71,106 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $57,981 | 26 | $59,630 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $54,183 | 41 | $51,480 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $43,931 | 83 | $40,956 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 223 | $62,043 | 193 | $52,425 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 156 | 111 | 267 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 71 | 71 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, 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
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
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
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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