Is Southeast Missouri State University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southeast Missouri State University is ranked #1,254 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Missouri, it ranks #24 of 74 for value.
These Southeast Missouri State University majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| History | #2 of 4 |
| Other English Language & Literature/Letters | #3 of 9 |
| English Literature (Other) | #3 of 9 |
| English | #3 of 9 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #6 of 39 |
| General Organizational Communication | #6 of 39 |
| Plant Science, General | #11 of 30 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | #11 of 35 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | #11 of 35 |
| Child and Family Studies | #11 of 35 |
Read the full Southeast Missouri State University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southeast Missouri State University is ranked #26 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #24 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southeast Missouri State University financial aid page to be sure.
Southeast Missouri State University is ranked #1,254 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southeast Missouri State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southeast Missouri State University costs about $17,557. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $70,227 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,697 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,882 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,557 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $70,227 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southeast Missouri State University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Southeast Missouri State University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southeast Missouri State University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,227 | #1,254 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,528 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,788 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,227 | #24 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $63,528 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southeast Missouri State University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,453 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,371 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,576 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,253 |
| Over $110K | $19,562 |
About 81% of Southeast Missouri State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,733 per year. Get more details on the Southeast Missouri State University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southeast Missouri State University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.