Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

A public university in Cape Girardeau, founded in 1873, where 785 of its 9,500 students come from abroad.

Ranking: Regional Universities #68 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 142 — 117 Bachelor's · 25 Master's
Tuition from: $14,130 — a year · Bachelor's
Students: 9,500
International students: 785 — 8% of students
Founded: 1873
Master's tuition: $14,130 a year
Bachelor's tuition: $14,130 to $18,000 a year (117 programs)
First year for a Master's: $28,630 (≈ NPR 38.4 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $28,630 (≈ NPR 38.4 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): January, March, May, July, August, November
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at Southeast Missouri State University

142 programs: 25 postgraduate and 117 undergraduate.