Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

2001 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Top Ranked (2024): 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 203 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,690
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • 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 grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
203 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
72 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
131 students
1,203 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
72 students
1,145 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
131 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
12%
7%
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% White
76%
61%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
22%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
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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)
0.02%
1.12%
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 $16,658. The private state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,690
$16,658
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
92%
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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
90%
95%
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ACT Composite
22
22
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ACT English
23
22
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ACT Math
21
20
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Source: 2021 (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 90%, which is lower than the state average of 95%.
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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,690
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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