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Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 725
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Durant, Oklahoma, Southeastern State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southeastern State is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Southeastern State is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southeastern State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,930

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,870

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University received on average $9,285 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,285
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 198 44% $5,299 $1,049,282
Other Federal Grant 199 44% $5,405 $1,075,627
State Grant/Scholarships 154 34% $3,446 $530,757
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 446 98% $5,808 $2,590,446
Total Grant & Scholarships 452 100% $9,285 $4,196,830

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University students is 30.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.9%.

30.1%

  • African American 17.6% 6 students
  • white 31.9% 68 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 9 students
  • International Students 16.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great American Conference
  • Baseball Great American Conference
  • Basketball Great American Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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