Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with regional campuses in Kennett, Malden, Sikeston and Perryville. It was founded in 1873 as the Southeast Missouri State Normal School and has a traditional emphasis on teacher education, now alongside more than 175 undergraduate and 75 graduate programs. Its visual and performing arts programs, centered on the River Campus, underpin a statewide reputation. Enrollment was 9,677 students in fall 2023, and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its teams, the Redhawks, compete in NCAA Division I. Brad Hodson has been president since 2025. SEMO is test-optional for first-year admission, charges no application fee, and applies through an online portal.
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First-year applicants apply online at no cost. A 2.75 or higher high school GPA needs no test score, and the 17-unit high school core curriculum must be completed.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, United States, Missouri
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