by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,929 undergraduates in 2020, Southeast Missouri State University is a large, public university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Southeast Missouri State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southeast Missouri State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southeast Missouri State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southeast Missouri State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Southeast Missouri State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southeast Missouri State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southeast Missouri State University for Veterans Guide.
Southeast Missouri State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southeast Missouri State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,929 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,823 (76.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,106 (23.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,823 | 2,106 | 8,929 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southeast Missouri State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southeast Missouri State University #1731 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southeast Missouri State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southeast Missouri State University Diversity Guide.
Southeast Missouri State University has a total of 348 student athletes, 202 men and 146 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,898,449 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,450,169 |
| Net | $448,280 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southeast Missouri State University Athletics