More selective than 49% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southeast Missouri State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Southeast Missouri State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southeast Missouri State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 15 | 20 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southeast Missouri State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | — | — | 15–20 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 470–550 | 380–480 | 16–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southeast Missouri State University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Southeast Missouri State University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Calvary University | 72% | 52% | $16,334 |
| 18 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | 55% | $13,310 |
| 19 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | 64% | $16,298 |
| 20 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | 50% | $22,814 |
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
| 22 | Saint Louis University | 75% | 80% | $24,398 |
| 23 | Stephens College | 77% | 43% | $23,459 |
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Southeast Missouri State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southeast Missouri State University admissions questions
What is the Southeast Missouri State University acceptance rate?
Southeast Missouri State University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,858 of 7,462 applicants were admitted.
Does Southeast Missouri State University require the SAT or ACT?
Southeast Missouri State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Southeast Missouri State University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,287 of 5,858).
Is Southeast Missouri State University getting harder to get into?
Southeast Missouri State University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southeast Missouri State University overview