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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University says yes to 76.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $45,079 median earnings.
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University anchors the college town of Durant, OK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $95,825 four years out. 41.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 3,018 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 63.4% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1150 — below the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Southeastern Oklahoma State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southeastern Oklahoma State University received 1,221 applications and admitted 981 (80.3%), with 530 enrolling.
You can apply to Southeastern Oklahoma State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 960 and 1150; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Southeastern Oklahoma State University compares
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.4% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,530 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,079 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
At $45,079, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($46,116). Look at Southeastern Oklahoma State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,530 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,740. For non-residents, Southeastern Oklahoma State University's $16,740 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 3,018 undergrads, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of Southeastern Oklahoma State University students — 31.5% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $95,825 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $81,849 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $66,785 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $53,029 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,418 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,523 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,672 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,466 |
| Marketing | $46,290 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,166 |
| Biology, General | $45,800 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,544 |
| Psychology, General | $35,428 |
Median earnings for these 14 Southeastern Oklahoma State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,079 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Southeastern Oklahoma State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1150 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
80.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 981 admitted from 1,221 applicants.
How much does Southeastern Oklahoma State University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,530; out-of-state students pay $16,740. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,079 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- University of Tulsa — 61.5% admitted
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma — 65.8% admitted
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — 76.6% admitted
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.