Southeast Missouri State University was founded in 1873 and is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Missouri. It began as a normal school, which was a teacher training school, and evolved over time into a university. The first classes were held in a rented building located in downtown Cape Girardeau, with an enrollment of just twelve students. The first president of Southeast Missouri State University was William H. Byerly, who served from 1873 to 1885. In 1875, the school moved to its current location on what is now known as the River Campus.

In 1889, the school became known as Southeast Missouri State Normal School and began offering two-year degrees and four-year degrees in education for teachers. Over the next few decades, more degrees were added to the curriculum including arts and sciences programs. In 1916, it became Southeast Missouri State Teachers College and then was renamed Southeast Missouri State College in 1945 when it began offering bachelor’s degrees in other fields besides education. In 1972, it finally achieved university status and changed its name to Southeast Missouri State University. Today, it offers over 200 undergraduate programs across five colleges: Liberal Arts; Education; Health & Human Services; Science & Mathematics; and Business & Social Sciences. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER.COM for a list of private schools in Montana by county.

Southeast Missouri State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Southeast Missouri State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Southeast Missouri State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a public university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It was established in 1873 and has an enrollment of over 12,000 students. It offers over 200 degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 19:1 and an average class size of 30 students. In terms of admissions, SEMO has a moderately selective acceptance rate of 81%. The incoming freshman class typically consists of 3,000 students with an average GPA of 3.27 and an average ACT score of 21. SEMO also offers several scholarships and grants for eligible students, including the President’s Scholarship, Chancellor’s Scholarship, Redhawk Achievement Award and more. Additionally, the university offers several student services such as academic advising, career counseling and tutoring services to help ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	97%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	97%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	4,144
Female applicants	2,495
Male applicants	1,649
Applicants accepted	4,022
Female applicants accepted	2,446
Male applicants accepted	1,576
Freshman enrollment	1,928
Female freshman enrollment	1,161
Male freshman enrollment	767
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

83%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	92%
Average high school GPA	3.3
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	2.9-3.8

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	1%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	398-570
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	433-605
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	88%
Average ACT Composite score	23
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	20-25
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	18-25
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	20-26