Southeastern Oklahoma State Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public research university in Durant, Oklahoma, serving roughly 3,018 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.43% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,079 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,530
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,039 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.43% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,018 75.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1087
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,829
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,221
- Room & Board: $7,760 annual estimate
Southeastern Oklahoma State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern Oklahoma State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is located in Durant, OK (ZIP 74701-3347).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University public or private?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a Public institution.
How much does Southeastern Oklahoma State University cost?
Published tuition: $7,530 in-state, $16,740 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,039.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,193 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,333 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,247 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,275 |
| $110,001+ | $13,570 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,120.
How hard is it to get into Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Admission rate: 76.43%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1087 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Total enrollment: 3,018 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,829 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,627 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
150%-time completion rate: 31.54%.
First-year retention: 63.4%.
What do graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn?
Median earnings: $40,734 six years after entry; $45,079 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,000.
41.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern Oklahoma State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (370 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (235 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (202 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (178 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (178 completions)
- General Studies (115 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (95 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (91 completions)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General (78 completions)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician (71 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.43%; completion rate 31.54%; median earnings $45,079 at 10 years; net price $8,039. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,530
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was $7,530.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,039
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern Oklahoma State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,039.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,039 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,120 4-Year In-State Tuition
$66,960 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,760 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,490 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern Oklahoma State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,315 | $13,440 | $7,848 |
| 2014 | $5,688 | $13,992 | $7,979 |
| 2015 | $5,975 | $14,613 | $8,181 |
| 2016 | $6,450 | $15,720 | $9,025 |
| 2017 | $6,750 | $15,390 | $8,253 |
| 2018 | $6,750 | $15,390 | $8,508 |
| 2019 | $6,750 | $15,390 | $8,237 |
| 2020 | $6,750 | $15,390 | $8,109 |
| 2021 | $6,930 | $15,870 | $10,426 |
| 2022 | $7,020 | $15,930 | $5,887 |
| 2023 | $7,200 | $16,410 | $6,352 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.43% Acceptance Rate
1,221 Total Applicants
981 Students Admitted
530 First-Time Students Enrolled
54.03% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1087
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeastern Oklahoma State University reported total enrollment of about 3,018 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.6%), Two or More Races (16.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (11.8%). About 41.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2024 is 3,018 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,829 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,627 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.57% 100% Completion Time
31.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.57% of students graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Return on Investment
$17,000 Median Student Debt
$45,079 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1301.88% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 370 completions
2. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 235 completions
3. Curriculum and Instruction: 202 completions
4. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 178 completions
5. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 178 completions
6. General Studies: 115 completions
7. Special Education and Teaching, General: 95 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 91 completions
9. Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General: 78 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Oklahoma State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,173
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,498
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, OK, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Curriculum and Instruction. Enrollment is approximately 3,018 students. Student body composition includes White (52.6%), Two or More Races (16.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.8%). The admission rate is 76.43%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1087. The 150%-time completion rate is 31.54%. Approximately 41.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.54% graduation rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Oklahoma State University located?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is located in Durant, OK.
What is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 76.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,221 applicants and 981 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southeastern Oklahoma State University cost?
Reported tuition is $7,530 and average net price is $8,039 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,760 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,829 students, White (52.6%), Two or More Races (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
About 44.5% of students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports midpoint SAT about 1087 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn?
Median earnings are $40,734 six years after entry and $45,079 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,000.
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University public or private?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, OK.
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Durant, Oklahoma city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.