Southeast Missouri State University: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students
A public regional university in Cape Girardeau, one of the lower-cost options in our finder.
Public University Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Bachelor tuition / yr*
- $10,000–$11,000
- approx. NPR 15.2–16.7 lakh
- Master tuition / yr*
- $8,000–$9,000
- approx. NPR 12.2–13.7 lakh
- Living cost / yr (est.)
- $12,198
- approx. NPR 18.6 lakh
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep)
* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.
Quick answer
Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Estimated bachelor tuition is $10,000–$11,000 a year (approx. NPR 15.2–16.7 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $8,000–$9,000 a year (approx. NPR 12.2–13.7 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.
Reviewed by Shailendra Upadhyay, Founder & Managing Director, Intandem Scholars Pvt. Ltd. · Updated
Entry requirements for Nepali students
Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.
| Requirement | Bachelor (after +2) | Master (after bachelor) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPA | Not published for international freshmen | Not published on the international pages |
| TOEFL iBT | 61 / 3.5 (new scale) | 79 / 4.0 (new scale) |
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 95 | 110 |
| PTE Academic | 45 | 53 |
- Master: Some programmes ask for higher scores.
- Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements
Percentage from Nepal
The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.
Study gap
The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau is a river city on the Mississippi in southeast Missouri.
- Population (July 2025)
- 40,977
- 2020 Census
- 39,540
Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).
Larger cities nearby
- St. Louis, MO about 160 km (100 miles)
- Memphis, TN about 245 km (150 miles)
- Chicago, IL about 535 km (330 miles)
Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.
International students at Southeast Missouri State University
Total enrollment was 9,927 (Fall 2022), 9,686 (Fall 2023) and 9,500 (Fall 2024). The university's census report does not break out international students.
Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.
Bachelor subject areas
AgricultureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal JusticeAviation/Transport
Master subject areas
AgricultureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementComputer & ITEducationEngineering TechnologyEnglishHealth/NursingHistoryInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSecurity/Criminal Justice
Questions about Southeast Missouri State University
How much is Southeast Missouri State University tuition for Nepali students?
Estimated yearly tuition is $10,000–$11,000 for a bachelor's degree and $8,000–$9,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $12,198 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.
What IELTS or Duolingo score does Southeast Missouri State University require?
Bachelor's: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95. Master's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.
Does Southeast Missouri State University accept a study gap?
The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.
Where is Southeast Missouri State University located?
Cape Girardeau is a river city on the Mississippi in southeast Missouri. The city's population was 40,977 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is St. Louis, MO, about 160 km (100 miles) away in a straight line.
Sources
- SEMO: international admission policies
- SEMO: Fall 2024 census enrollment
- Missouri DHE: SEMO mission (public university)
- Southeast Missouri State University: official website
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