Southeast Missouri State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Southeast Missouri State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southeast Missouri State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

71
%
Acceptance rate
3.49
Average High School GPA
July 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southeast Missouri State University?

71%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southeast Missouri accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,785 people applied and 7,767 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4701 / 5928 (79%)
Men
3042 / 4857 (63%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southeast Missouri State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Southeast Missouri State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southeast Missouri State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Southeast Missouri considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southeast Missouri State University?

3.49
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Southeast Missouri State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49. 17% of freshmen who attended Southeast Missouri were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
978
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southeast Missouri State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service