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Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, Oklahoma 74701-3347

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — excellent value

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public town institution in Durant, Oklahoma. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1084.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,079 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,352.

Established
1909
Motto
Progress · Education
Mascot
Bolt, The Savage Storm Mascot
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

80%Acceptance
1084SAT Avg
3,031Students
22:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$45,079Earnings 10yr
$6,352Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1084

Reading & WritingMid: 490
490580
MathMid: 490
470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,200
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,410
Room & Board$7,760
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$17,393
Average Net Price$6,352
Median Debt at Graduation$17,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$180

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,043
$30–48K$5,189
$48–75K$7,686
$75–110K$9,962

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,623

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,031
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 19%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.3%
Freshman Retention70.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,734
10 Years$45,079

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

GolfCross countryTrack fieldVolleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University first opened its doors to students on June 14, 1909, as "Southeastern State Normal School".
  • The first sessions of the school were held in temporary quarters pending completion of Morrison Hall in January, 1911, long known as the Administration Building.
  • In 1921, the institution became a four-year college and was renamed "Southeastern State Teachers College".

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
88 mi(153 min)
Austinpop. 960K
270 mi(468 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
299 mi(518 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth86 mi
OKC Oklahoma City118 mi
AUS Austin274 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1484 mi · ~42h 52m drive
New York, NY1309 mi · ~37h 49m drive
Hartford, CT1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive
Providence, RI1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Albany, NY1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY1255 mi · ~36h 15m drive
Rochester, NY1191 mi · ~34h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Harrisburg, PA1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Newark, NJ1300 mi · ~37h 33m drive
Washington, DC1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive
Baltimore, MD1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Atlanta, GA688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Charlotte, NC886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Miami, FL1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive
Orlando, FL962 mi · ~27h 47m drive
Tampa, FL923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Nashville, TN562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
New Orleans, LA464 mi · ~13h 24m drive
Richmond, VA1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive
Chicago, IL722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Detroit, MI923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Minneapolis, MN776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
St. Louis, MO469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Indianapolis, IN690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
Columbus, OH844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Cleveland, OH953 mi · ~27h 32m drive
Milwaukee, WI773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Dallas, TX88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Houston, TX299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Austin, TX270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
San Antonio, TX340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Los Angeles, CA1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive
San Diego, CA1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Seattle, WA1638 mi · ~47h 19m drive
Portland, OR1597 mi · ~46h 8m drive
Denver, CO619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Phoenix, AZ902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT969 mi · ~28h drive
Honolulu, HI3808 mi · ~110h 1m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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