Southeast is distinguished for the intellectual challenge and range of learning opportunities offered. There are a number of reasons why you will find Southeast to be the place for you.

Real World Experience: How about learning by moving your experience out of the traditional classroom, involving you in independent thinking and learning, problem-solving in an area of developing expertise, and activities rather than reading in a textbook, and working on relevant or useful projects? Southeast does exactly that through “experiential learning” or real-world experience.

Personal Attention: Small class sizes and excellent teachers are a hallmark of Southeast’s commitment to student success. We prepare students to be leaders in society through a curriculum centered on academic and personal development.

Scholarship Opportunities: Southeast has an extensive scholarship program offering need-based awards, performance-based, merit and student involvement scholarships and the Minority Mentoring Program.

Technology: Southeast is wired! And we continue to search for new and even more effective ways of using the latest technology to enhance your education and your opportunities for future job success.

Accreditations & Recognition: See why Southeast is considered one of the best and most affordable universities in the Midwest.

History & Traditions: Founded in 1873, Southeast Missouri State University has a proud history of excellence in education. From the copper dome to the gum tree to cardiac hill, Southeast is a university with a rich past.

Fast Facts: Here’s Southeast Missouri State University in a nutshell.

Measures of Success: Personal, Professional, Practical.