Applying to Southeast Missouri State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
78.50%	990

Southeast Missouri State University's acceptance rate is 78.50% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,462 students applied and 5,858 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Southeast Missouri State.

Southeast Missouri State's acceptance rate places 16th out of 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 990 and the ACT score is 19 at Southeast Missouri State. Southeast Missouri State's SAT score ranks 18th out of 27 Missouri colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Southeast Missouri State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri State University is 78.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.97%. 2,852 men and 4,299 women applied to Southeast Missouri State and 2,135 men and 3,678 women students were accepted.

311 applicants who has another gender applied and 45 were accepted.

Among them, 505 men and 782 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southeast Missouri State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southeast Missouri State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,462	2,852	4,299	311	0
Admitted	5,858	2,135	3,678	45	0
Enrolled	1,287	505	782	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.50%	74.86%	85.55%	14.47%	-
Yield	21.97%	23.65%	21.26%	0.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southeast Missouri State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 5 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 80 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southeast Missouri State.

The median SAT score is 990 with 510 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 480 and 25^th percentile is 380 .

The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75^th percentile score of 21 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at Southeast Missouri State. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 17.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southeast Missouri State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Southeast Missouri State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	850	990	1030
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	510	550
SAT Math	380	480	480
ACT Composite	16	19	21
ACT Math	15	16	18
ACT English	14	17	20

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southeast Missouri State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,287 first-year students enrolled in Southeast Missouri State. The proportion of full-time students is 95.96% and part-time students is 4.04%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.24% and women students is 60.76%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southeast Missouri State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southeast Missouri State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,287	505	782
Full-time	1,235	480	755
Part-time	52	25	27

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 .

Southeast Missouri State Admission Requirements
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.

Admission Information for Applying to Southeast Missouri State
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.semo.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://semo.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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Admission Statistics

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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