SAT and ACT scores

Southeast Missouri State University SAT and ACT scores

Cape Girardeau, MO · public college · 8,099 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

ACT composite, middle 50%15–2025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT950Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT40–63From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate74%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Southeast Missouri State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What ACT score do you need for Southeast Missouri State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 15 to 20. A 20 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Southeast Missouri State University require the SAT or ACT?

Southeast Missouri State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Southeast Missouri State University accept the CLT?

Southeast Missouri State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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