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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Southeast Missouri State University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$9,496

Average net price after aid

$14,532

Total attendance cost

$23,337

Table of Contents

Southeast Missouri State University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$9,496

Out-of-state tuition

$9,496

Average net price

$14,532

Attendance cost

$23,337

Southeast Missouri State University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Southeast Missouri State University.

Tuition

Per semester: $4,748

Annual: $9,496

Room and board

Per semester: $5,743

Annual: $11,486

Books and supplies

Per semester: $342

Annual: $684

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $2,808

Annual: $5,616

Attendance cost

Per semester: $11,669

Annual: $23,337

Southeast Missouri State University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$37,984

Four-year attendance estimate

$93,348

Four-year average net price

$58,128

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Southeast Missouri State University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $9,496 and out-of-state tuition is $9,496. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Southeast Missouri State University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$11,486

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$11,486

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$684

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$5,616

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$23,337

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Southeast Missouri State University pays approximately $14,532 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Missouri average of $16,820 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

78.50%

SAT Average

1,018

ACT Range

16-21

Southeast Missouri State University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 78.50%. This means approximately 785 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,588 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

78.50%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$9,496

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$9,496

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$23,337

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$14,532

State avg: $16,820. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

29.42%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

34.50%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Southeast Missouri State University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$9,496

Room and board

$11,486

Books and supplies

$684

Other expenses

$5,616

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$23,337

Average net price

$14,532

Average aid coverage

38%

$8,805 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Southeast Missouri State University pays approximately $14,532 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Missouri average of $16,820 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Southeast Missouri State University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Missouri and national averages.

Southeast Missouri State University net price

$14,532

Missouri average

$16,820

National average

$17,506

Southeast Missouri State University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,496 and average net price at $14,532. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$9,496

Current net price

$14,532

Current out-of-state tuition $9,496
Current average net price $14,532

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

55.68%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$44,030

Undergraduates

6,588

10-Year Median Earnings - Southeast Missouri State University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Southeast Missouri State University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Southeast Missouri State University?

Undergraduates

6,588

Completion rate

55.68%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

29.42%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

34.50%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 29.42% of Southeast Missouri State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

29.42%

Federal loan rate

34.50%

Students with any loan

80.40%

Average net price

$14,532

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Southeast Missouri State University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southeast Missouri State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$14,750

Median completer debt

$21,500

Median monthly payment

$228

Federal loan rate

34.50%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Southeast Missouri State University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Southeast Missouri State University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Southeast Missouri State University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$105,327,222

Faculty salary field

$8,375

Tuition revenue per FTE

$6,596

Instructional spend per FTE

$8,369

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Southeast Missouri State University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Southeast Missouri State University is listed at One University Plaza, MS2025, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

One University Plaza, MS2025
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Southeast Missouri State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Southeast Missouri State University
Accept. rate
78.50%
Tuition
$9,496
Net price
$14,532
10-yr earnings
$44,030
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Accept. rate
75.13%
Tuition
$31,920
Net price
$33,596
10-yr earnings
$137,047
Chamberlain University-Missouri
Accept. rate
83.33%
Tuition
$19,686
Net price
$34,947
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Washington University in St Louis
Accept. rate
11.96%
Tuition
$62,982
Net price
$22,117
10-yr earnings
$86,182
Research College of Nursing
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$85,910

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Southeast Missouri State University tuition?

Southeast Missouri State University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,496. In-state tuition is $9,496. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Southeast Missouri State University's average net price?

Southeast Missouri State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,532. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Southeast Missouri State University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Southeast Missouri State University.

What is Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate?

Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 78.50%.

How much is Southeast Missouri State University tuition?

Southeast Missouri State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,496.

What is Southeast Missouri State University's average net price?

Southeast Missouri State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,532.

What is Southeast Missouri State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,030 for Southeast Missouri State University.

Is Southeast Missouri State University accredited?

Southeast Missouri State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Southeast Missouri State University?

The local dataset lists 6,588 undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University.

What percentage of Southeast Missouri State University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Southeast Missouri State University in the local dataset is 29.42%.

What is the federal loan rate at Southeast Missouri State University?

The federal loan rate for Southeast Missouri State University in the local dataset is 34.50%.

Where should I verify Southeast Missouri State University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southeast Missouri State University or the latest official federal education data.