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Southeastern Oklahoma State University, also referred to as SOSU, Southeastern or SE, is located in Durant, Oklahoma. Established in the year 1909, SOSU was originally known as Southeastern State Normal School. SOSU gained university status in 1974. This university offers its students degree and certificate programs through its schools, which are:
The athletic teams of SOSU are referred to as the Savage Storm. The students of the university participate in sports including softball, cross country, basketball, baseball, tennis and football. The university is a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference in the North Division. Among the notable alumni of the university are Brett Butler, a professional baseball player; Reba McEntire, actress and country music singer; and Bill Anoatubby, Governor of Chickasaw Nation.
Southeastern Oklahoma State is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Durant, OK. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Southeastern Oklahoma State top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching and engineering technician.
The admissions department at Southeastern Oklahoma State does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Southeastern Oklahoma State offers classes to 3,893 students (3,287 full-time equivalent).
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Lone Star Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Fifth and University
Durant, OK 74701-0609
General Phone: (580) 745-2000
http://www.sosu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 207 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, English teaching, science teaching, special education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | general studies, sociology, English, political science, history, Spanish language |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | occupational safety tech, engineering technician |
| Business And Management | 55 | business management, management science, marketing, accounting, finance, operations management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 39 | aerospace engineering |
| Science | 36 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | parks and recreation studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | aircraft maintenance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | information science, computer and info science |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | conservation, environmental science |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern Oklahoma State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 555 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 8 |
In 2007, Southeastern Oklahoma State had a total enrollment of 3,893 students (3,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 76% |
| Texas | 19% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Southeastern Oklahoma State offers campus housing for 804 of its 3,287 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Durant, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,130 | 810 | 72% | 665 | 82% |
| Men | 547 | 385 | 70% | 317 | 82% |
| Women | 583 | 425 | 73% | 348 | 82% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,668 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,080 |
| Room and board | $ 5,871 |
| Room charge | $ 1,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,668 |
Financial Aid:
Southeastern Oklahoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317900)
Southeastern Oklahoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $111,541 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $52,891 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $73,395 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $63,116 | 10 | $61,285 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $59,008 | 14 | $59,679 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $52,607 | 16 | $47,627 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $38,074 | 11 | $35,028 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $55,950 | 51 | $50,896 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| Football | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Basketball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 2 | 4 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeastern Oklahoma State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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