Southeast Missouri State University Online

Highlights

Same tuition rate regardless of residency
Offers credit for military training
Experiential learning settings
Offers some bachelor-completion programs

Overview

Southeast Missouri State University has a long history of quality education having begun as a normal school in 1873. Since then, it has grown into a comprehensive public university offering more than 200 areas of study. Known for its dynamic, groundbreaking academics, Southeast also allows online students to complete a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates as well as two education specialist programs. Its online programs feature the same courses as those offered on-campus but with a flexible and convenient asynchronous format.

Southeast Missouri State University's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

Southeast Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $272.25 / $272.25
Graduate tuition -- $334 / $334

Admissions and Transfer Info

Southeast Missouri State University's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Southeast evaluates freshman applicants on ACT/SAT scores, high school cumulative GPA, class rank and high school core curriculum courses.

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable hours must meet freshman admission guidelines and attend First STEP orientation.

Transfer students with at least 24 transferable credit hours must submit official transcripts from each college or university they've attended.

Depending on the graduate program, Southeast applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements and submit reference letters and GMAT/GRE scores.

International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Other Statistics

Student population: About 12,000
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21 to 1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 91%

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
Region: Midwest
Retention Rate: 74%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Graduation Rate: 49%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $272.25 / $272.25
Grad: $334 / $334
Address: One University Plaza, MS4675, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 USA

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