Southeastern Oklahoma State University Acceptance Rate
Durant, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,221
- Admitted
- 981
- Yield
- 54%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southeastern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.7% in 2014–15 to 80.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 980 to 1,221 (+25%) over that period.
Its 80.3% rate makes Southeastern Oklahoma State University more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.4% for women vs 77.2% for men, a 6.2-point gap). Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 54% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 980 | 771 | 78.7% | 507 |
| 2015–16 | 1,051 | 759 | 72.2% | 476 |
| 2016–17 | 1,107 | 856 | 77.3% | 519 |
| 2017–18 | 1,174 | 850 | 72.4% | 529 |
| 2018–19 | 1,207 | 910 | 75.4% | 588 |
| 2019–20 | 1,115 | 822 | 73.7% | 517 |
| 2020–21 | 1,009 | 793 | 78.6% | 510 |
| 2021–22 | 825 | 608 | 73.7% | 352 |
| 2022–23 | 915 | 679 | 74.2% | 408 |
| 2023–24 | 1,221 | 981 | 80.3% | 530 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 625 | 521 | 83.4% |
| Men | 596 | 460 | 77.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–580 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 470–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 68% |
How Southeastern Oklahoma State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate is 80.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (981 admitted of 1,221 applicants).
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University test optional?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University received 1,221 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 981.
What SAT score do you need for Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Admitted students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University typically scored 490–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University getting harder to get into?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.7% in 2014–15 to 80.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.se.edu/.