Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Southeast Missouri State's acceptance rate is 86.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.64%. 2,603 men and 4,356 women applied to Southeast Missouri State and 2,261 men and 3,846 women students were accepted.
133 applicants who has another gender applied and 14 were accepted.
Among them, 564 men and 883 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southeast Missouri State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,092 | 2,603 | 4,356 | 133 | 0 |
| Admitted | 6,121 | 2,261 | 3,846 | 14 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,447 | 564 | 883 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.31% | 86.86% | 88.29% | 10.53% | - |
| Yield | 23.64% | 24.94% | 22.96% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 198 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,005 students (69%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southeast Missouri State.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 550 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Southeast Missouri State. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Southeast Missouri State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 970 | 1080 | 1180 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,447 first-year students enrolled in Southeast Missouri State. The proportion of full-time students is 95.92% and part-time students is 4.08%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.98% and women students is 61.02%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southeast Missouri State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,447 | 564 | 883 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,388 | 538 | 850 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 59 | 26 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Southeast Missouri State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southeast Missouri State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southeast Missouri State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.semo.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | semo.edu/admissions/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |