Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$22,482 - $29,747

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $29,747, and for graduate students it is approximately $22,482.

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), established in 1873, is a highly regarded public university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive university, recognized for excellence in education, research, engagement, and creativity. At SEMO, it’s almost impossible to find a program that wouldn’t suit your interests. The university is composed of five academic units that encompass over 170 degree programs, including 129 undergraduate majors and options, 33 master's and specialist's degree programs, as well as 11 certificate programs.
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University
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Points of Pride

  • Recognized by Forbes as part of its third annual ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers 2021’ list, ranking as one of the top ten employers in Missouri.  
  • Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education. 
  • SEMO is known for being one of the most affordable universities in the state. With more than $20 million awarded annually, there’s an excellent opportunity to earn scholarships to help cover the costs of your education.  
  • Compared to individuals in Missouri with a high school diploma, the average graduate with a bachelor's degree from SEMO can expect annual earnings increase of $28,900.
  • 100% of programs offer internships or other ways to put your knowledge to work in real-world resume-building experiences.
  • Notable Alumni of the university include 2021 Dylan Dodd, MLB Pitcher with the Atlanta Braves; 1998 Angel Rubio, football player; 1979 Steve Tappmeyer, basketball coach; 1976 Peter Kinder, politician; 1974 Linda Godwin, NASA astronaut; 1941 Velmer A. Fassel, scientist; 1955 Kenneth Dement, football player, lawyer, and local community leader and many more. 

University Highlights

U.S. News & World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #89 in Regional Universities Midwest 
  • #26 in Top Public Schools 
  • #177 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report Rankings 2023. 
  • Southeast is ranked as the 26th best public school and 89th best regional university in the Midwest.

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting, BSBA
  • Agribusiness: Agriculture Communications, BS
  • Agribusiness: Agriculture Industry, BS
  • Agribusiness: Agriculture Systems Management, BS
  • Agribusiness: Animal Science, BS
  • Agribusiness: Horticulture & Cannabis, BS
  • Agribusiness: Plant and Soil Science, BS
  • Agricultural Education, BSED
  • Applied Technology (AAS), AAS - STEM designated
  • Applied Technology, BAS - STEM designated
  • Art (BA), BA
  • Art (BFA), BFA
  • Aviation Management, BS
  • Biochemistry, BS - STEM designated
  • Biology Education, BSED
  • Biology: Biomedical Sciences, BS - STEM designated
  • Biology: Marine Biology, BS
  • Biology: Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, & Biotechnology, BS - STEM designated
  • Biology: Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology, BS
  • Biology: Pre-Physician Assistant, BS, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Biology: Wildlife and Conservation Biology, BS
  • Business Administration, BSBA
  • Chemistry Education, BSED - STEM designated
  • Child & Family Studies: Child Development, BS
  • Child & Family Studies: Family Studies, BS
  • Child Care & Guidance, AA
  • Child Care & Guidance,AA
  • Communication Disorders, BS
  • Communication, BA
  • Comprehensive Chemistry, BS - STEM designated
  • Computer Information Systems, BS
  • Computer Science, BS - STEM designated
  • Corporate Communication, BS
  • Criminal Justice, BS
  • Cybersecurity, BS - STEM designated
  • Dance, BA
  • Early Childhood Education, BSED
  • Economics (BS)
  • Economics: Business (BSBA)
  • Economics: Financial (BSBA)
  • Elementary Education, BSED
  • Elementary Education/Middle School Language Arts, BSED
  • Elementary Education/Middle School Math, BSED
  • Elementary Education/Middle School Science, BSED
  • Elementary Education/Middle School Social Science, BSED
  • Emergency Preparedness, BS
  • Engineering Physics: Electrical Applications, BS - STEM designated
  • Engineering Physics: Mechanical Applications, BS - STEM designated
  • Engineering Technology: Electrical & Automation Systems, BS - STEM designated
  • Engineering Technology: Mechanical & Manufacturing Systems, BS - STEM designated
  • English Education, BSED
  • English, BA
  • Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, BSBA
  • Environmental Science, BS
  • Exceptional Child: Early Childhood Special Education, BSED
  • Exceptional Child: Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical, BSED
  • Exploratory, BA
  • Family & Consumer Sciences Education, BSED
  • Family & Consumer Sciences Education,BSED
  • Finance, BSBA
  • Forensic Chemistry, BS
  • General Studies, BGS
  • Geographic Information Science, BS
  • Global Cultures & Languages: Foreign Languages, BA
  • Global Cultures and Languages: Anthropology, BA
  • Global Cultures and Languages: Global Studies, BA
  • Health Management: Exercise Science, BS
  • Health Sciences, BS
  • Healthcare Administration, BSBA
  • Healthcare Management: Healthcare Informatics, BS
  • Healthcare Management: Healthcare Quality, BS
  • Historic Preservation, BS
  • History, BA
  • Hospitality Management, BS
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering, BS - STEM designated
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, BS
  • Interior Design, BFA
  • International Business, BSBA
  • Management, BSBA
  • Management: Applied Management, BSBA
  • Management: Human Resources Management, BSBA
  • Marketing: Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications, BSBA
  • Marketing: Fashion Marketing, BSBA
  • Marketing: Marketing Management, BSBA
  • Marketing: Professional Selling, BSBA
  • Mass Communication: Advertising, BS
  • Mass Communication: Multimedia Journalism, BS
  • Mass Communication: Public Relations, BS
  • Mass Communication: TV & Film, BS
  • Mathematics Education, BSED
  • Mathematics: Actuarial Science, BS - STEM designated
  • Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics, BS- STEM Designated
  • Medical Laboratory Science, BS
  • Middle School Education: Language Arts, BSED
  • Middle School Education: Math, BSED
  • Middle School Education: Science, BSED
  • Middle School Education: Social Studies, BSED
  • Music (BA)
  • Music (BM): Instrumental Performance
  • Music (BM): Vocal Performance
  • Music Education: Instrumental
  • Music Education: Vocal, BME
  • Nursing (BSN), BSN
  • Nutrition, BS
  • Physical Education, BSED
  • Physics Education, BSED
  • Physics, BS - STEM designated
  • Political Science (BA)
  • Political Science (BS)
  • Pre-Architecture, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Chiropractic, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Dental, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Engineering, PRE-PROFESSIONAL - STEM designated
  • Pre-Law, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Medical, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Optometry, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Pharmacy, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine, PRE-PROFESSIONAL
  • Professional Pilot, BS
  • Psychology, BS
  • Public Health, BS
  • Respiratory Therapy, BS
  • Social Science, BA
  • Social Studies Education, BSED
  • Social Work, BS
  • Sport Management, BS
  • Technology Management: Computer Network Systems Administration, BS - STEM designated
  • Technology Management: Construction Management & Design, BS - STEM designated
  • Technology Management: Industrial & Safety Management, BS - STEM designated
  • Technology Management: Technology Management, BS - STEM designated
  • Theatre (BA)
  • Theatre: Acting (BFA)
  • Theatre: Design & Technology (BFA)
  • Theatre: Musical Theatre (BFA)
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems, BS
  • Writing, BA 
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Graduate

  • Applied Computer Science, MS - STEM Designated
  • Athletic Training, MS
  • Biology, MS - STEM Designated
  • Communication Disorders, MA
  • Cybersecurity, MS - STEM Designated
  • English, MA
  • English: TESOL, MA
  • Environmental Science, MS
  • Higher Education Administration, MA
  • Management, MS
  • Master of Public Administration, MPA
  • MBA Accounting, MBA
  • MBA Entrepreneurship, MBA
  • MBA Environmental Management, MBA
  • MBA Financial Management, MBA
  • MBA General Management, MBA
  • MBA Health Administration, MBA
  • MBA Industrial Management, MBA
  • MBA International Business, MBA
  • Mental Health Counseling, MA
  • Nursing, MSN
  • Nutrition and Exercise Science, MS
  • Public History, MA
  • School Counseling, MA
  • Technology Management, MS - STEM designated 
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For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
semo.edu/academics/programs/

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

  

Graduate
  • IELTS: 5.5 
  • TOEFL: 61 
  • PTE: 45 
  • Duolingo: 95 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $60 
  
  • IELTS: 6.0 
  • TOEFL: 79 
  • PTE: 53 
  • Duolingo: 110 
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional for major programs 
  • Application Fee: $60 

Intakes

Fall (September) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

Donald L. Harrison College of Business and Computing programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

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