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Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public regional university located in Durant, Oklahoma. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $41,698 10 years after enrolling, 15th in Oklahoma, and in the bottom 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Southeastern Oklahoma State University bachelor students earn 11% less than the national average.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s median net annual cost of $8,109 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University sorted by number of graduates - Quality Control & Safety Technician, Education, Quantitative methods Mgmt., Psychology, Comms & Media Studies, Biology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$8,109
Average years to graduate
4.6
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Education (subject specific)
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.36
Accounting
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.54
Parks & Recreation Studies
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.89
Criminal Justice
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 7.66
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Business Administration, Educ. Administration, Health & Fitness, Aerospace Engineering, Ethnic/Gender studies, Clinical / Counseling Psych - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Quality Control & Safety Technician
Rank: #7
Economic score: 0.39
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 44% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 1% lower than the state average, and 13% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 40% of the measured graduating class, 5% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates within 4.7 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s economic mobility score of 28.47 is calculated by adjusting the 2.4 economic score of lower-income students by the 40% pell grant recipients within the student body. Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s EMS of 28.47 ranks in the top 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Southeastern Oklahoma State University pays $8,109 a year, $9,641 less than the $17,750 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $8,109
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 100% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $8,109 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 37% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,182. This is 17% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,835
Pell grants
$5,258
State grants
$3,446
Institutional grants
$5,808
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers 14 online bachelor programs, all of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers 10 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
24
Percentage of programs online
49%
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 74% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 825 applicants, of which 608 were admitted and 352 enrolled. Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
79%
83%
Female
58%
59%
First time
40%
59%
In-state
68%
68%
1st generation
44%
35%
White
53%
52%
Black
5%
14%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
12%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
20%
12%