Cost & Fees
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Tuition and General Fees are required costs per credit hour and assessed for all courses to cover educational and other expenses not funded by the State of Missouri.
Depending upon the specific course(s) or program enrolled, additional fees may apply as follows:
- Tuition – Assessed per credit hour for all courses to off-set instructional costs of the course
- General Fees – Assessed per credit hour to provide funding for student initiatives and services through Student Government. Services to students include, but are not limited to, access to open computer labs, recreation center, sporting events, etc.
- Program Fees – Assessed per credit hour for all courses in select, high-cost programs to off-set additional instructional expenses incurred as a result of offering specific program of study
- Special Course Fees – Assessed per course to cover additional costs or consumable materials required for instruction
- Electronic Course Access – Assessed per course for select courses that require use of electronic course materials during instruction, which are automatically provided to the student
- Residence Hall Fees – Can include residence hall rooms, meal plans, and other required fees if residing on campus or enrolling in a meal plan
2022-2023 Undergraduate Students
| undergraduate | Tuition | General Fees | Total per Credit Hour |
| Missouri Residents | $258.70 | $41.80 | $300.50 |
| Nonresident | $477.70 | $41.80 | $519.50 |
2022-2023 Regional Campus Undergraduate Students
| regional campus | Total per Credit Hour |
| South Campus/Sites (Sikeston, Kennett, Poplar Bluff) Lower Level Courses (000-299) |
$196.00 |
2022-2023 Online Only Students
| Southeast online | tuition | General fees | total per credit hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online ONLY (SE Online Degrees) - Undergraduate | $258.70 | $41.80 | $300.50 |
| Online ONLY (SE Online Degrees) - Graduate | $344.70 | $41.80 | $386.50 |
2022-2023 Military & Veterans
If you are a service member, veteran, spouse or dependent of a service member or veteran, you may qualify for in-state tuition during future semesters at Southeast.
Southeast supports our military and offers Military Residency to these students regardless of where they live, which matches the Missouri rate. For a list of specific documentation that must be submitted to verify military affiliation and the deadline for each semester, visit Military & Veterans.
2022-2023 International Students
| Total Estimated Cost (Fall & Spring) | $28,537.22 | $21,775.82 |
| academic year estimate | Undergraduate (Bachelor's) | Graduate (Master's) |
| Tuition & General Fees (Fall & Spring) | $15,585.00 (30 hours per year) | $11,938.50 (18 hours per year) |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $364.90 | $850.00 |
| Housing | $7,100.00 (on-campus housing*) | $4,500.00 (off-campus housing) |
| Meals | $3,100.00 (130 block meals. 318 flex dollars) | $2,100.00 (off-campus food) |
| Estimated Personal Expenses (toiletries, local transportation, recreation) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory; 12 months) | $1,387.32 | $1,387.32 |
Planning to bring a spouse or child with you? If so, estimate an additional:
- $2,000.00 - one dependent
- $3,000.00 - two dependents
- $4,000.00 - three dependents
*On-campus housing rate based on Towers North/West Residence Hall for 2022-2023
| iep cost estimate | 8-week Session | Semester (16 weeks) | Academic Year (2 semesters) |
| Tuition | $2,750.00 | $5,500.00 | $11,000.00 |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $91.25 | $182.50 | $364.90 |
| On-Campus Housing* | $1,725.00 | $3,450.00 | $6,900.00 |
| Meal Plan** | $775.00 | $1,550.00 | $3,100.00 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses (toiletries, local transportation, recreation) | $250.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Health Insurance | $435.00 | $653.50 | $1,307.64 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $6,026.25 | $11,836.00 | $23,672.54 |
*On-campus housing rate based on Myers Residence Halls for 2022-2023.
**Meal Plan rate based on 130 block meals and 318 flex dollars per semester for 2022-2023.
Note: You may also encounter one-time charges, such as new student orientation or transportation from your home country.
2022-2023 Graduate Students
| graduate | Tuition | General Fees | Total per Credit Hour |
| Graduate Missouri Residents | $344.70 | $41.80 | $386.50 |
| Graduate Nonresident | $621.45 | $41.80 | $663.25 |
| Doctoral Missouri Resident/Nonresident | $513.20 | $513.20 |
2022-2023 Early College Students
| early college | total per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Dual Credit/Early College Credit (High School) | $95.00 |
2022-2023 Special Tuition Rates
| special rates | total per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Senior Citizen - Undergraduate | $51.74 |
| Senior Citizen - Graduate | $137.88 |
| Faculty/Staff - Undergraduate (up to 6 hrs) | $51.74 |
| Faculty/Staff - Graduate (up to 6 hrs) | $137.88 |
| Faculty/Staff - Dependent Tuition Reimbursement | 50% Reimbursement |
| MO Residency and Other Special Rate Information |
2022-2023 Program Fees
| program fees | total per credit hour |
|---|---|
| BSBA Core Courses | $40.00 |
| Communication Disorders Graduate (CD) | $35.00 |
| Communication Disorders Undergraduate (CD) | $25.00 |
| Computer Science Graduate (CS/IS/CY) | $50.00 |
| Computer Science Undergraduate (CS/IS/CY) | $40.00 |
| Graduate Program Fee (GR698/699/799) | $100.00 |
| Mass Media (MC) | $25.00 |
| MBA Core Courses | $50.00 |
| Music (MH/MM/MU) | $25.00 |
| Nursing Graduate | $50.00 |
| Nursing Undergraduate (NC/NS) | $40.00 |
| Theatre And Dance (DA/TH) | $25.00 |
Additional Details for Program Fees
2022-2023 Other Fees
| other fees | total |
|---|---|
| Textbook Rental ($35+applicable tax) | $36.49 per course |
| Installment Payment Plan (IPP) | $30.00 |
| Returned Check / ACH (per item returned) | $20.00 |
| Enrollment Fee (New Student) | $150.00 |
| Enrollment Fee (Transfer Students) | $100.00 |
| Enrollment Fee (International Students) | $200.00 |
| Parking Permit* (Preferred) | $190.00 per year |
| Parking Permit* (Perimeter) | $140.00 per year |
| Late Payment Fee (Active Students) | $40.00 |
*Additional parking permit options are available through Parking Services.
2022-2023 Residence Hall Rates
| Residence Hall Semester Rates | Standard Room (Per semester) | Private Room (Per semester) |
| Dobbins RC Center (double occupancy) | $3,750 | $5,625 |
| LaFerla Hall (double occupancy) | $3,600 | $5,400 |
| Merick Hall (double occupancy) | $3,600 | $5,400 |
| Vandiver Hall (double occupancy) | $3,600 | $5,400 |
| Myers Hall (double occupancy) | $3,450 | $5,175 |
| Towers North & West (double occupancy, private bathroom) | $4,050 | $6,075 |
| Towers North & West (double occupancy) | $3,550 | $5,325 |
| Group/Greek Housing (single occupancy) | $3,550 | N/A |
| Group/Greek Housing (double occupancy) | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Towers East & South (single occupancy) | $3,550 | N?A |
| Towers East & South (double occupancy) | $2,775 | $4,162.50 |
2022-2023 Meal Plans
| Meal Plans | block meals per semester | flex dollars per semester | cost per semester |
| Meal Plan 304 | 304 | 80 | $1,760 |
| Meal Plan 190 | 190 | 318 | $1,500 |
| Meal Plan 130 | 130 | 743 | $1,550 |
| Meal Plan 75 | 75 | 1061 | $1,670 |
| Meal Plan 90 | 90 | N/A | $1,005 |
Cost Calculators
Calculate Your Cost & Scholarships
Sometimes you need to see your total estimated cost rather than per credit hour fees. We want you help you begin to get an idea of your individual costs, so we’ve created a couple of calculators to help you estimate.
Net Price Calculator
Get a free estimate of how much you and your family may need to contribute to pay for a Southeast education. Please note the Net Price Calculator is a planning tool only and not an application for financial aid.
Non-Missouri Residents
We’re glad to welcome you to the Show Me State. Students coming from outside of Missouri can apply for Missouri Residency for Fee Paying Purposes to be considered for the Missouri tuition rate during future semesters at Southeast. Students under 21 are evaluated based on their parent's state of residence, while students 21 or older are evaluated based on their state of residence.
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