Southeast Missouri State University

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Your future isn't built on luck.
It's built on action.

That's why we're fearlessly committed to giving you the education, experiences, and connections that light a fire within you, and turn ambition into achievement.

At SEMO, we turn ambition into action, passion into purpose, and students into success stories.

Ready to be fearless about your future?

Academics to Help You Soar.

96%

pass rate for national licensure exam for nursing candidates

12X

Cyber Defense Team State Champions

TOP 6%

of business programs worldwide

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SEMO was ranked in the top 25 Public Schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Hands-on Experiences That Set You Apart

When we say our students build their resumes from day one, that's not just a catchy phrase. We really mean it.

98%

of our alumni are employed or pursuing further education six months after graduation.

100%

Majors have an opportunity for hands-on learning.

Relevant Majors for Real Careers

With career-focused degrees and a 98% job or grad school placement rate within six months, SEMO ensures your future is built for success, not guesswork.

60+

Cutting-Edge Labs and Research Sites for Discovery, including the Kelso Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Travis Brooks Herbarium, Center for Environmental Analysis, and more.

135+

Career Events Annually

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