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Southeast Missouri State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Southeast Missouri State University men's football recruiting profile. Southeast Missouri State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Ohio Valley Conference from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Led by head coach Tom Matukewicz, Southeast Missouri State University pairs a 74% acceptance rate with a 58% graduation rate and a $16,185 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
104
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Ohio Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,995
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
74%
State
Missouri
City
Cape Girardeau
Address
One University Plaza, MS2025

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 52% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Tom Matukewicz
Football Head Coach
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Brett Blackman
Football Director of Operations
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Cade Brister
Football Running Backs/offensive Recruiting Coordinator
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Chase Johnson
Football Special Teams Coordinator/nickelbacks/defensive Recruiting Coordinator
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Cole Dobbins
Football Director of Recruiting & Player Personnel
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Peyton Klund
Football Coordinator of On Campus Recruiting/operations
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 32% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
58%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$38,150
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,030
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 69% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,559
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$8,559
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,185
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 15% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,681,354
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$889,187
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (573) 651-2000

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