Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How long does it take to earn a degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University Retention Rate
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, Southeastern Oklahoma State University has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Oklahoma, the average is 65.20%.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rates

There were approximately 474 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

11% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 33% in six years, and 35% in eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduation rate 33%.

The average Southeastern Oklahoma State University student takes 4.71 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 942 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 942 students who did not complete their degree?

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 545 transferred to another institution.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost contact with the remaining 387 who we assumed dropped out.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.

First-Time / Full-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University represent 48% of the students in the class of 2015, and 36.08% of Southeastern Oklahoma State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the Southeastern Oklahoma State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 27% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rates

503 first-time / full-time students or 73% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 1 are still enrolled.

• 229 transferred to another institution.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost contact with the remaining 267 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University represent 2.36% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 12%, first-time, part-time students in the Southeastern Oklahoma State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 15%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rates

29 first-time / part-time students or 85% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 18 transferred to another institution.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

453 Southeastern Oklahoma State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 31.41% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 49%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 50%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rates

228 non first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 146 transferred to another institution.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost contact with the remaining 79 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

264 Southeastern Oklahoma State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.31% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 30%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 31%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Southeastern Oklahoma State University Drop Out Rates

182 non first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 152 transferred to another institution.

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost contact with the remaining 30 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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