Durant, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is proud to announce another semester of record enrollment, as the student headcount for Fall 2025 officially went over 6,000 students today. 

The month of September will end with 6,012 students enrolled in full or partial Fall 2025 terms -- an increase for the sixth fall in the last seven years. 

Notably, this number includes 3,389 undergraduate students, a 5.3 percent increase compared to the Fall 2024 numbers. 

“Our 116th year at Southeastern is off to a wonderful start with more students enrolled than we’ve ever had,” said Southeastern interim president Dr. David Whitlock. “The Southeastern story has resonated with these students as they’ve chosen this wonderful place to continue pursuing their educational futures. 

“Our admissions and recruitment teams have brought students from all over our state, region, the nation, and the world to study with our fantastic faculty. Everyone on our campus is dedicated to providing an excellent experience for our students as we prepare Southeastern graduates to meet the needs of their communities.”

About Southeastern

Founded in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Our over 6,000 students include 50% first-generation students and 28% students of Native American descent, with 82% receiving financial aid. Southeastern ranks amongst the most affordable schools in the region thanks to out-of-state tuition waivers and is proud of its exceptional affordable accredited MBA program, stellar aerospace and teacher education programs, and outstanding national ranking in graduating Native American students.