Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,600
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,075
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    76.4%
    1,315 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,851
    53.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.5%
    182 Graduates

    About

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a higher education institution located in Bryan County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southeastern Oklahoma State University were General Business Administration & Management (308 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (202 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (178 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,950 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,124 degrees), 3.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (284 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is $6,600, which is $−17,400 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is $6,600, which is $17,400 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,075.

    In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,600
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was $6,600. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is $−17,400 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,075
    2024 Value
    12.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southeastern Oklahoma State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,075. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeastern Oklahoma State University grew by 12.5%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,880
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was of $7,880 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    31%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    78% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.5% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University received 1,315 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,315 applicants, 1,005 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,851 students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University has an overall enrollment yield of 51.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    76.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,005
    Accepted Out of 1,315

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University was 76.4% (1,005 admissions from 1,315 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.7%, while admissions grew by 2.45%.

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    SAT Scores

    8%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    41
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    8% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University had a total enrollment of 5,851 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 3,119 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,732. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 14.7% Two or More Races, 9.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 7.78% Black or African American, 1.45% Asian, and 0.0513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.5%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Two or More Races Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Two or More Races Female (8.84%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    53.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,851 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 3,119 and the part-time enrollment is 2,732. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southeastern Oklahoma State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,271 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      858 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      576 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 55.9% White, 14.7% Two or More Races, 9.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 7.78% Black or African American, 1.45% Asian, and 0.0513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 430 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is white (1,124 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (284 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is General Business Administration & Management (308 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (202 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (178 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (206 degrees awarded), Education (746 degrees), and Transportation (78 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,508,946 people), Secondary school teachers (478,720 people), Education administrators (262,927 people), Special education teachers (202,142 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (196,319 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (206 degrees awarded), Education (746 degrees), Transportation (78 degrees), Human Sciences (91 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Physicians, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (206 degrees awarded), Education (746 degrees), Transportation (78 degrees), Human Sciences (91 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,762,829 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (259,510 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (188,432 people), Child day care services (115,236 people), and Outpatient care centers (99,403 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (206 degrees awarded), Education (746 degrees), Transportation (78 degrees), Human Sciences (91 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      115 degrees awarded
    2. Occupational Safety & Health Technology
      71 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      61 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southeastern Oklahoma State University was General Studies with 115 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    760
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,190
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 760 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,190).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.02 times more than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.979 times less than the 187 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    18%
    100% Completion Time
    32%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,124 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      284 degrees awarded
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      171 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is white (1,124 degrees awarded). There were 3.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (284 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      689 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      654 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      629 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is white female (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (654 degrees).

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    Operations

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 319k (0.809%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Southeastern Oklahoma State University had a total salary expenditure of 95.8M. Southeastern Oklahoma State University employs 40 Assistant professors, 38 Associate professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are Male Professor (25), Female Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (23).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 68 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 64 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

    Endowment

    $39.5M
    2024 Endowment
    26.7%
    growth from 2023

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University has an endowment valued at about $39.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Oklahoma State University grew 26.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.39M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $32.4M
    2024 Salaries
    10.7%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southeastern Oklahoma State University paid a median of $32.4M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($95.8M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.8% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    145
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southeastern Oklahoma State University paid a total of $10.6M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Oklahoma State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 68 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

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