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Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, OK · Rural · 964 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Eastern Oklahoma State College, nestled in the scenic Sans Bois Mountains of Wilburton, is highly regarded for its affordable associate degree pathways, most notably its top-tier nursing division and its powerhouse agriculture department. As one of the few community colleges in the state to offer traditional residential housing, Eastern provides a vibrant, close-knit student experience complete with competitive NJCAA athletics, outdoor recreation, and active campus organizations. What truly sets the institution apart is its sprawling on-campus working ranch and farm, which serves as a living laboratory for hands-on learning, alongside a championship-winning livestock judging program. This combination of practical, real-world training and seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities makes Eastern an ideal, cost-effective launchpad for your academic and career goals.


Wikipedia:Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public community college in Wilburton, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school has a branch campus in McAlester and teaching sites in Antlers and Idabel. The enrollment in fall 2023 was 1,292.

Location
Wilburton, OK, 74578-4999 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
170 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,546
Out-of-state COA
$21,983
Avg net price
$10,830
Room & board
$7,340
In-state tuition
$4,947
Out-of-state tuition
$8,384
Books & supplies
$4,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,371
$30–48k
$9,169
$48–75k
$11,970
$75–110k
$15,179
$110k+
$18,069
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
52%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,427
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,658
Median debt
$11,900
Monthly loan payment
$126
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,000$15,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,250
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
44%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$22,001
Independent students
45%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
34%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
30%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,079/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,939
Federal loan rate
15%

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