- The mission of Eastern Oklahoma State College is to generate student learning through its associate degrees and other academic programs which effectively prepare graduates to complete baccalaureate degrees, obtain productive employment, and lead enriched lives of learning. It is simultaneously the mission of the College to engage in educational programming and related activities that promote regional economic and community development.
School Highlights
Eastern Oklahoma State College serves 1,285 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- In-state tuition: $3,766
- Out-state tuition: $7,383
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Eastern Oklahoma State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1908
Total Faculty
56 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Student Body
The student population of Eastern Oklahoma State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Eastern Oklahoma State College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,285 students
1,520 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
638 students
493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
647 students
1,027 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,285 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
638 students
489 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
647 students
1,012 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
536 students
300 students
Showing 2011–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
28%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
5%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
59%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$39,186
$41,757
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,766 is more than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,383 is less than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,766
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,383
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,750
$11,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,875
$5,763
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Eastern Oklahoma State College was originally established as the Oklahoma School of Mines and Metallurgy, offering degrees in mining engineering. Although closed during World War I, the school reopened in 1920 with trade and industrial education added to the curriculum. In 1924, the School of Mines added teacher training and extension courses, but, with the decline of local area mining by then well advanced, the school dropped mining engineering. Then in 1927, the school won a long overdue name change to Eastern Oklahoma State College and with the change came an added mission of pre-college level instruction. In 1941, the again renamed Eastern Oklahoma State College Agricultural and Mechanical College moved under the control of the State Board of Agriculture as a junior college. Finally, in 1972, the legislature settled on the name Eastern Oklahoma State College and created a separate board to govern the institution. Since that time, Eastern has been a comprehensive community college providing instruction in a wide range of curricula. Eastern Oklahoma State College is located at Wilburton, Oklahoma, the county seat of Latimer County, in the heart of a beautiful valley between the San Bois and Winding Stair Mountain Ranges. Forest-covered mountains, mountain streams, and nearby Robbers Cave State Park, provide a great outdoors playground for swimming, fishing, hunting, picnicking and driving the year round. In 1998, Eastern opened a state-of-the-art branch facility in McAlester, offering programs at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels. The 22,000 square foot building offers interactive classrooms, as well as computer and science laboratories equipped with advanced technologies. Based on public demand, plans are underway for a second building dedicated to allied health programs. Additionally, Eastern offers classes at the McCurtain County Higher Education Center in Idabel. Whether your interests are in agriculture, business, computer science, criminal justice, languages, nursing, or science and math, or other liberal arts fields, Eastern has opportunities for you to explore. Eastern Oklahoma State College, a public community college, is officially accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (since March 1954), the State Regents for Higher Education, the National League for Nursing, the Society of American Foresters, and Oklahoma State School Accrediting Agencies. Eastern's memberships include the American Association of Junior Colleges, the Council of North Central Junior Colleges, and the Oklahoma Association of Junior Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern Oklahoma State College cost?
Eastern Oklahoma State College's tuition is approximately $3,766 for In-State students and $7,383 for Out-State students.
What schools are Eastern Oklahoma State College often compared to?
Eastern Oklahoma State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Connors State College by visitors of our site.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Eastern Oklahoma State College is Connors State College (40.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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Public
700 College Road
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2931
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2931
40.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 In-state tuition: $3,563 Out-state tuition: $8,136 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Public
1507 S McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-1200
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-1200
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Enrollment: 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,003 Out-state tuition: $6,210 Minority enrollment: 51%
2403 N 41st St E
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 687-6383
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 687-6383
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Enrollment: 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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(918) 683-4581
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 683-4581
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Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 293-4678
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 293-4678
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