Southeast Missouri State University

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Southeast Missouri State University hosts nearly 12,000 students, approximately 90% of whom pursue undergraduate degrees. The university offers 12 entirely online bachelor's degrees, including options in general studies, nursing, and technology management. Graduate students have nearly double the number of online degree options, many of which prepare degree-seekers for a career as education specialists. SEMO features a robust Career Services Department that partners with local employers to pair seniors with fulfilling and lucrative jobs. Each semester, the department hosts on-campus career fairs and interviews and provides one-on-one help in the form of mock interviews and resume critiques. Other services include seminars on pursuing careers in government and other topics. Prospective degree-seekers can apply for the spring, summer, or fall semester. Scholarships at SEMO stack, meaning that some academically gifted students do not pay out of pocket for a degree. Learners interested in scholarships and other financial aid opportunities should submit FAFSA results by the December 1 deadline.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

68%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Education	✕	✔	✕
8	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
11	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
12	History	✔	✕	✕
13	History	✔	✕	✕
14	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
20	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
21	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
22	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
24	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕