Founded in 1873, Southeast Missouri State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Cape Girardeau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 147 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SEMO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
