MO Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Southeast Missouri State University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · 9,686 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 24 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.31 per 1,000 students · national rank #1166.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 9,686 enrolled

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 9,686 enrolled

Southeast Missouri State University is a Public institution located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, enrolling approximately 9,686 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1166 nationally and #20 within MO.

Southeast Missouri State University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 24 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1166 and #20 within MO out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 9,686 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Southeast Missouri State University is "burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 12 in 2021 to 2 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 2.15 incidents per 1,000 students, Southeast Missouri State University reports 86% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 13 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

0.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1166

Above-average safety

State Rank (MO)

#20

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Southeast Missouri State University percentile rank 79.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1166 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Southeast Missouri State University reports 86% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,903
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,903
Avg Net Price
$15,882
Median Debt
$21,500
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Average
950
ACT Range
15–20

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,150
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,030
Loan Repayment (3yr)
439300%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

45 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 45 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 45 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 0
drugs 2023 0 11
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 2
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 0
liquor 2023 0 47
weapons 2023 0 0
weapons 2023 0 0
weapons 2023 0 0
weapons 2023 0 0
weapons 2023 1 1
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 0 0
drugs 2022 0 30

Southeast Missouri State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

MO

Southeast Missouri State University

0.31% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$9,686
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southeast Missouri State University safe?
Southeast Missouri State University has a safety score of 0.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1166 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Southeast Missouri State University?
Southeast Missouri State University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Southeast Missouri State University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Southeast Missouri State University compare to similar schools?
Southeast Missouri State University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MO. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Southeast Missouri State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southeast Missouri State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Southeast Missouri State University's Safety Profile

Southeast Missouri State University in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO enrolls 9,686 students and has a safety score of 0.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1166 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 10 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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