Cape Girardeau, MO
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 79% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,785 | 4,124 | 1,508 | 86% |
| 2020 | 4,871 | 4,546 | 1,490 | 93% |
| 2021 | 7,213 | 5,720 | 1,487 | 79% |
| 2022 | 7,092 | 6,121 | 1,447 | 86% |
| 2023 | 7,462 | 5,858 | 1,287 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,678 of 4,299 women and 2,135 of 2,852 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,858 of 7,462 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,462 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,287 enrolled.
No. Southeast Missouri State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 79% — it has become more selective.