Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Savages
Nickname: SOSU
Southeastern Oklahoma State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 as of 2005.

The college was founded in 1909 as Southeastern State Normal School, following an act of the Oklahoma state legislature, with its initial emphasis on teacher training. Expansion of the various degree programs over the years culminated with its redesignation as a State University in 1974. The college is now undergoing a tremendous makeover, with more dorms being constructed, a new student union plaza, and the recently renewed Pual Laird football field. The previous SOSU President was Dr. Glen D. Johnson who served Southeastern for 9 years. At the start of 2007, Johnson left Southeastern and assumed the duties of Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education. Dr. Jesse Snowden is currently serving as Interim President at Southeastern.

The student to faculty ratio is 20:1.

Technology

Students have access to more than 411 computers in 8 labs/classrooms across campus.

Class size

64% of their classes have fewer than 30 students; less than three percent of classes have more than 50 students.

==Athletics== SOSU is currently a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference, North Division.

The Savage Storm participate in baseball, men's and women's basketball, football, men's and women's tennis, rodeo, women's cross country, softball, and women's volleyball.

Mascot issues

SOSU was one of the many schools named by the NCAA regarding the use of a Native American nickname, Savages. The school has since changed its athletic nickname to the "Savage Storm". Its mascot is now a superhero instead of a Native American symbol.

Notable alumni

  • Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
  • Brett Butler, professional baseball player
  • Ira Clarence Eaker, Lt General US Army, US Army Air Force
  • Reba McEntire, country music singer and actress
  • Gregory E. Pyle, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
  • Dennis Rodman, professional basketball player
  • Crystal Robinson, professional basketball player
  • Joe McCulley, Legendary Oklahoma High School Football Coach

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,724
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 96%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 7,380
Students Receiving Aid: 92%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 20
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 63%
Other 31%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 82%
Out-of-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 82%
Texas 14%
Utah 0%
Alabama 0%
New Mexico 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 24%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Lone Star Conference)
Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
Baseball (Lone Star Conference)
Track (Lone Star Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,040 $ 7,380  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,195 $ 7,016  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,177 $ 1,177  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,636 50%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 973 24%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,024 31%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,511 30%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 74% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Career Education Majors