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86.3%Acceptance
$9,496Tuition
6,588Students
56%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,030Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,496
Average Net Price
$14,532
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,486
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,486
Books & Supplies
$684
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,666
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
34.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,453
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,371
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,576
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,253
$110,001+ $19,562

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Cost Overview

Most Southeast Missouri State families pay around $14,532 per year after aid, far below the $21,666 sticker price. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $11,453 annually. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 see costs rise to $13,576. Wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay nearly the full amount at $19,562. Over four years, typical students face costs between $45,000 and $78,000.

Graduates leave with $21,500 in median debt, creating monthly payments of $228. With median earnings hitting $44,030 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. The 57% loan repayment rate suggests manageable debt loads for most. Only 35% of students need federal loans. Low-income Missouri residents get the strongest value here, paying in-state tuition regardless of residency while accessing solid teacher preparation programs that connect directly to regional job markets.

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