Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution of higher learning that specializes in the preparation of individuals for high demand health care careers. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Our mission is to respond to the health care educational needs of the region by preparing qualified health care professionals.

School Highlights

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences serves 158 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 88%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,690
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
37 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
158 students
1,606 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
58 students
638 students
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# Part-Time Students
100 students
968 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
638 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
7%
9%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
2%
5%
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% White
2%
12%
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% Hawaiian
84%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
19%
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
27%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
0.6667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$47,300
$30,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,690 is less than the state average of $16,263. The private state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,690
$16,263
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,600
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,576
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
33%
94%
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ACT Composite
22
22
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ACT English
22
21
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ACT Math
21
20
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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences cost?
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences's private state tuition is approximately $15,690.
What is the acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 33%, which is lower than the state average of 94%. Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Missouri with low acceptance rates.
What is Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences's ranking?
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,690
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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