·Public·Est. 1873
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), founded in 1873 and located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 9,500 students with more than 170 degree programs spanning undergraduate, master's, and specialist levels. SEMO is ranked #68 in US News 2026 Regional Universities Midwest and #22 among Top Public Schools in the region, reflecting significant upward momentum after rising from #82 the prior year. The university is nationally recognized for graduate nursing, MBA, and speech-language pathology programs. Its 238-plus student organizations, 18 residence halls, and 8 campus dining locations contribute to a vibrant residential campus experience. SEMO draws international students from dozens of countries and has earned special recognition for veteran support and social mobility — ranking in the Top 100 on the US News Social Mobility index. Cape Girardeau's location along the Mississippi River in southeastern Missouri provides students with regional internship and career opportunities while maintaining the advantages of a mid-sized, student-centered university.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$16,320
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,903
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
