Southeast Missouri State University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 83%. Founded in 1873, SEMO is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on the Mississippi River and the Illinois border. The university offers 145 undergraduate majors and 100 minors. Programs in professional fields such as business, communications, and health are popular among undergraduates, and the curriculum emphasizes hands-on experiential learning. In athletics, the Southeast Redhawks compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference for most sports.

Considering applying to Southeast Missouri State University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Southeast Missouri State University had an acceptance rate of 83%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 83 students were admitted, making SEMO's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Southeast Missouri State University has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to SEMO may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of SEMO's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Southeast Missouri State scored between 510 and 620, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored below 620. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 520 and 620, while 25% scored below 520 and 25% scored above 620. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1240 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Southeast Missouri State University.

Requirements

Southeast Missouri State does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that the SEMO participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Southeast Missouri State University has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to SEMO may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 95% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Southeast Missouri State University's admitted students fall within the top 48% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to SEMO received a composite ACT score between 20 and 25, while 25% scored above 25 and 25% scored below 20.

Requirements

SEMO participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all ACT test dates. Southeast Missouri State University does not require the optional ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Southeast Missouri State University's incoming freshmen class was 3.51. This data suggests that most successful applicants to Southeast Missouri State have primarily high B grades.

Admissions Chances

Southeast Missouri State University, which accepts more than three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. Applicants are evaluated on ACT/SAT score (if taken), high school GPA, class rank, and high school core curriculum courses. Applicants with a GPA of 3.5 and above can be admitted without SAT/ACT scores. Those with a GPA of 2.75 and above may be admitted with an ACT composite of 18 or above, or an SAT total score of 960 or higher. Students with an average GPA of 2.5 and above may be admitted with an ACT composite score of 19 and above, or an SAT score of 990 or higher. Applicants with an average GPA of 2.0 and above may be admitted if they possess an ACT composite score of 21 or higher, or an SAT score of 1060 and above.

SEMO also considers academic achievement in rigorous coursework. Potential applicants should have a minimum of four units of English; three units of math; three units of natural science (one must be a laboratory course); three units of social science; one unit of visual and performing arts (including art, dance, music, or theatre); and three additional units (including a foreign language or other academic courses). Students who do not meet the standard requirements for admission may be admitted provisionally or through alternative admission options.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Southeast Missouri State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.