Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a public regional university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded in 1873 as a normal school for teacher education, it has grown into a comprehensive institution offering more than 200 areas of study, including undergraduate and graduate programs as well as select doctoral programs in educational leadership. SEMO is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is known for strong programs in education, business, health sciences, and the arts, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, career preparation, and community engagement. The university's main campus sits on a hillside overlooking the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau, providing a mix of academic, residential, and recreational facilities. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, SEMO maintains a student-centered environment featuring small class sizes, numerous student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference, and a wide range of cultural and professional events. It serves as a major educational and economic resource for Southeast Missouri and the surrounding region.