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$9,903
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Southeast Missouri State University is an educational institution in Cape Girardeau, MO. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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28 of 28 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Gymnastics
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
SEMO automatically awards Copper Dome scholarships of $500-$5,000 a year from a 2.9 GPA, plus the President's Scholarship for a 4.0 GPA with a qualifying score.
For students entering 2027-2028
President's Scholarship
AutomaticSEMO publishes conflicting figures: $8,000 on the scholarship page and in the terms' value table, $5,600 in the terms' chart
Renewable: 3.5 cumulative SEMO GPA and 24 SEMO hours a year; up to four years
No separate application. Apply by March 1 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Needs a 4.0 cumulative high school GPA and a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT. For fall applicants, March test scores are the latest considered.
Copper Dome ($5,000, 4.0 GPA)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: 2.0 cumulative SEMO GPA and 24 SEMO hours a year; up to four years
No separate application. The 2027-2028 terms set a guarantee deadline of March 1 for fall and November 1 for spring, with awards continuing as funds allow; the scholarship page lists June 1 for fall.
You receive the highest level you qualify for. No test score needed.
Copper Dome ($4,500, 3.85 GPA)
Automatic$4,500 per year
Renewable: 2.0 cumulative SEMO GPA and 24 SEMO hours a year; up to four years
No separate application. The 2027-2028 terms set a guarantee deadline of March 1 for fall and November 1 for spring, with awards continuing as funds allow; the scholarship page lists June 1 for fall.
You receive the highest level you qualify for. No test score needed.
Copper Dome ($3,500, 3.5 GPA)
Automatic$3,500 per year
Renewable: 2.0 cumulative SEMO GPA and 24 SEMO hours a year; up to four years
No separate application. The 2027-2028 terms set a guarantee deadline of March 1 for fall and November 1 for spring, with awards continuing as funds allow; the scholarship page lists June 1 for fall.
You receive the highest level you qualify for. No test score needed.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,704
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,030
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 7 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 3 | 45 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 9 | 63 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County
Control
Public
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