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Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK · Town · 3,018 students
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$8,039
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
32%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$45,079
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
76%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant is best known for its premier Aviation Sciences Institute—which trains commercial pilots through one of the region’s longest-standing collegiate flight programs—as well as strong offerings in business, education, and occupational safety. The university fosters a close-knit, affordable campus culture deeply enriched by its historic partnership with the Choctaw Nation, offering robust cultural programming and specialized support for Native American students. Positioned just north of the Texas border near Lake Texoma, the campus offers an engaging student experience centered on NCAA Division II athletics, active student organizations, and accessible, career-focused learning.

Wikipedia:Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Durant, Oklahoma. Southeastern had a total enrollment of 6,012 in 2025.

Location
Durant, OK, 74701-3347 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
86 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,530$16,740
Housing & food (on campus)$7,760$7,760
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$18,594$27,804 est.
Average net price$8,039Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,740
In-state: $7,530
Housing & food (on campus)$7,760
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$27,804 est.
In-state: $18,594
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,039
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$5,193
$30–48k
$6,333
$48–75k
$8,247
$75–110k
$13,275
$110k+
$13,570
Grants from the school
84% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $7,538
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
32%
Within 4 yrs
24%
Back for yr 2
63%
Transferred
22%
Pell students: 27.3% · others: 35.2% 
8 yrs after starting
32% graduated · 16% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 50% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$40,734
10 yrs after entry$45,079
Debt
Median at graduation$17,000
Monthly payment$180
Middle 50% owe$4.6k–$18.6k
90th percentile$28,326
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1087
R 490–593 · M 490–593
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 18–24 · E 17–24 · M 16–23
SAT middle 50%: 980–1186
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 71.5% · women 80.9% 
Yield: 51.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$32,051
Independent
37%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
25%
Where first-years come from
In state (OK)
67.6%
Out of state
30.9%
International
1.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 144 · AR 3 · LA 3 · CA 2 · MO 2

Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
10%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
12%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$40,734
After 10 yrs
$45,079
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities91
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians64
Business Administration, Management and Operations44
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods43
Air Transportation35
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32
Criminal Justice and Corrections29
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services24
English Language and Literature, General18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Biology, General17
Psychology, General15
Accounting and Related Services15
Marketing14
Communication and Media Studies13
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,173/mo
Teaching spend
$7,498
per student
Federal loans
31%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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