Dr. Carlos Vargas President | Southeast Missouri State University
Dr. Carlos Vargas President | Southeast Missouri State University
The county’s only university was represented by 188 men and 139 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Cape Girardeau County paid a total of $3,762,886 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that football was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | 6,462 | 327 | 19.8 |
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