Southeast Missouri State University
Founded in 1873, the Southeast Missouri State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban 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 medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 150-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately 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.