Safety Score
0.86 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Durant, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,794-student campus.
- 0.86
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,529
- Rank of 3,050
- #31
- OK rank
- 5,794
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports 0.86 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,529 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.86
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,529
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Southeastern Oklahoma State University increased from 3 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSoutheastern Oklahoma State University is a Public institution located in Durant, OK, enrolling approximately 5,794 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #31 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,794 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 0.86 incidents per 1,000 students, Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports 0% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1529
See peer comparison
State Rank (OK)
#31
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Southeastern Oklahoma State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 54% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Southeastern Oklahoma State University percentile rank 49.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1529 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports 0% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,530
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,740
- Avg Net Price
- $8,039
- Median Debt
- $17,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 76%
- SAT Average
- 1087
- SAT Math Range
- 490–593
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 32%
- Retention Rate
- 63%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $40,734
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,079
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 68%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySoutheastern Oklahoma State University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (2 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 26 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
OK
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
0.86 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Samford University
0.35 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Southern Crescent Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Samford University
Birmingham, AL · 5,791 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA · 5,804 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · 5,805 enrolled
Safety Score 1.89
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC · 5,780 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA · 5,809 enrolled
Safety Score 1.72
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southeastern Oklahoma State University nationally (rank #1529), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeastern Oklahoma State University safe?
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a safety score of 0.86 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,529 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southeastern Oklahoma State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Southeastern Oklahoma State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Safety Profile
Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK enrolls 5,794 students and has a safety score of 0.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1529 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's 0.86 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southeastern Oklahoma State University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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