ROTC at Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Southeast Missouri State University. The nearest host schools are Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Army and Air Force, 33 mi), University of Tennessee at Martin (Army, 77 mi) and Saint Louis University (Air Force, 99 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Southeast Missouri State University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Southeast Missouri State University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale32.7 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southeast Missouri State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.9 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.3 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men79%
- White85%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southeast Missouri State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southeast Missouri State University has 12,000 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Southeast Missouri State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southeast Missouri State University: FAQ
Does Southeast Missouri State University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Southeast Missouri State University. The nearest host schools are Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Army and Air Force, 33 mi), University of Tennessee at Martin (Army, 77 mi) and Saint Louis University (Air Force, 99 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Southeast Missouri State University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Army and Air Force, 33 mi), University of Tennessee at Martin (Army, 77 mi) and Saint Louis University (Air Force, 99 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Southeast Missouri State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Southeast Missouri State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
semo.edu
- Admissions
semo.edu
- Apply
semo.edu
- Financial aid
semo.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
IPEDS UNITID: 179557
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