Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Southeast Missouri State admits about 8 in 10 applicants (76%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 51% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 64%, women at 81%.
Yield
16% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Southeast Missouri State reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 39% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are recommended. 8% of first-years sent an SAT and 5% an ACT. Of the 48% whose high school reported a rank, 17% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
67% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 76% of first-year applicants
1,432 applied · 960 admitted · 490 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 24 c completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date December 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: priority date March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by July 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Housing deposit, due May 31, refundable.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 3 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Academic electives | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.53
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.021%
- 3.75–3.9918%
- 3.50–3.7418%
- 3.25–3.4917%
- 3.00–3.2410%
- below 3.017%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 21.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 18.2% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 17.5% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 16.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 10.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 12.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 3.2% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 1.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.2% |
17% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 42% in the top quarter, of the 48% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1105 on the SAT, 65 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Recommended
Scores are recommended, not required. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
38% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 56% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
111 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Southeast Missouri State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)