Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), founded in 1873 as Third District Normal School and elevated to university status in 1973, enrolls 9,700+ students across its 400-acre Cape Girardeau main campus (modern facilities including STEM Innovation Center, River Campus arts complex), four regional sites, and online programs. Five colleges-Holland College of Arts & Media; Harrison College of Business & Computing; Education, Health & Human Studies; Humanities & Social Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math-offer 175+ undergraduate and 75 graduate degrees emphasizing teacher education, cybersecurity, nursing, agribusiness, and visual arts through hands-on learning with internships achieving 95% employment. Ranked #22 Top Public Regional Midwest (US News 2026) with affordable $11K tuition, SEMO serves diverse students amid Mississippi River views, historic downtown, and outdoor recreation fostering Redhawks spirit with 250+ organizations.