What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Southeast Missouri State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA140/MA145 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I & II | 9 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BS108 Biology for Living | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH185 & CH184 General Chemistry I/Lab | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | EN100 English Composition | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LI256 Variety of Literature | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | US105 American History I | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PY101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MA140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA140/MA145 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I & II | 9 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BS108 Biology for Living | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH185 & CH184 General Chemistry I/Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH185 & CH186 & CH184 General Chemistry I & II/Lab | 7 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | EN100 English Composition | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LI256 Variety of Literature | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | US105 American History I | 3 credits |
| United States History | 5 | US105 & US107 American History I & II | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PY101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MA155 Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | MA223 Elem Prob Stats | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS155 Computer Science I | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | EC215 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | WH160 Modern World Civilizations | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BS105 Environmental Biology | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | EH101 Early European Civilization | 3 credits |
| European History | 5 | EH101 & EH103 Early European Civilization &…EH101 & EH103 Early European Civilization & Modern European Civilization 6 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GG180 Cultural Geography | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SN100 Spanish Language and Culture I | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SN100 & SN120 Spanish Language and Culture I & II | 6 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | AH198 Art History Elective | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MM100 Music Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | US150 African American Experience in US History I | 3 credits |
| Art Studio Drawing | 3 | AR198 Art Elective | 3 credits |
| Art: Studio Art 2-D Design | 3 | AR198 Art Elective | 3 credits |
| Art: Studio Art 3-D Design | 3 | AR198 Art Elective | 3 credits |
| Aural Subscore | 3 | MM105 Aural Skills I*** | 1 credit |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 3 | MA140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I | 5 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PS104 Comparative Political Systems** | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FR100 French Language & Culture I | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FR100 & FR120 French Language and Culture I & II | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GN100 German Language and Culture I | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GN100 & GN120 German Language and Culture I & II | 6 credits |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | PS103 US Political Systems** | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LT198 Latin Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PH120 Introductory Physics I | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PH231/031 General Physics II | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PH230/030 General Physics I | 5 credits |
| Physics I | 3 | PH120/PH020 Introductory Physics I | 5 credits |
| Physics II | 3 | PH121/PH021 Introductory Physics II | 5 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MA137 Precalculus | 5 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SN220 Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
Source: semo.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 145 |
| General Studies | 116 |
| Psychology | 95 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 90 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 67 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 65 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 58 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 53 |
Show the other 65 majors
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 48 |
| Corrections | 43 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 39 |
| Organizational Communication | 39 |
| Social Work | 38 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 34 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 33 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 28 |
| Finance | 26 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 24 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 21 |
| Plant Sciences | 20 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 20 |
| Art/Art Studies | 19 |
| Music Teacher Education | 19 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 16 |
| Social Sciences | 16 |
| Political Science and Government | 15 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| History | 13 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 13 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 10 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Music | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 7 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 4 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 4 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 |
| Health Communication | 3 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 2 |
| Systems Engineering | 2 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
66% of men in fraternities · 14% of women in sororities · 35% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
98,862 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20
Elevation
495 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
26°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
7.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
47 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$860 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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