Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University is a large public master's university (large program) located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with an undergraduate enrollment of 6,373. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Missouri postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 74% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 74% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,338 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $102,877. The 4-year graduation rate is 57%, 12 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $44,030. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 56/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.