Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southeast Missouri State's yield is 1 pts higher than Westfield State's
Yield rate - 2
Southeast Missouri State admits 76% vs. 81% at Westfield State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Southeast Missouri StateAccessible
- Westfield StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southeast Missouri StateTest scores recommended
- Westfield StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Southeast Missouri State
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 39% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Westfield State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Southeast Missouri State | Westfield State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Southeast Missouri State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

