Southern Oregon University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southern Oregon University is a public research university in Ashland, Oregon, serving roughly 2,751 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.62% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,175 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,762
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,732 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.62% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,751 82.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 40.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.0%
- Average ACT Score: 22
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,516
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,564
- Room & Board: $16,968 annual estimate
Southern Oregon University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Oregon University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Oregon University?
Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR (ZIP 97520).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Southern Oregon University public or private?
Southern Oregon University is a Public institution.
How much does Southern Oregon University cost?
Published tuition: $12,762 in-state, $31,887 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,732.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,830 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,466 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,813 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,415 |
| $110,001+ | $24,181 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,048.
How hard is it to get into Southern Oregon University?
Admission rate: 88.62%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern Oregon University?
Total enrollment: 2,751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,516 students.
Graduate enrollment: 878 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.53%.
First-year retention: 67.8%.
What do graduates of Southern Oregon University earn?
Median earnings: $39,326 six years after entry; $49,175 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,332.
24.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Oregon University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (875 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (164 completions)
- Education, General (102 completions)
- Psychology, General (83 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (61 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (59 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (38 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (38 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (33 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Oregon University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.62%; completion rate 42.53%; median earnings $49,175 at 10 years; net price $16,732. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,762
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University was $12,762.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,732
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Oregon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,732.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,732 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,048 4-Year In-State Tuition
$127,548 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,968 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$999 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,729 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$122,916 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Oregon University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Oregon University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Oregon University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,438 | $19,900 | $13,551 |
| 2014 | $7,701 | $21,279 | $13,755 |
| 2015 | $8,145 | $22,365 | $15,392 |
| 2016 | $8,523 | $23,170 | $8,195 |
| 2017 | $9,287 | $24,630 | $9,164 |
| 2018 | $9,615 | $25,545 | $9,707 |
| 2019 | $10,479 | $26,814 | $10,386 |
| 2020 | $10,710 | $27,990 | $10,187 |
| 2021 | $11,142 | $28,962 | $9,931 |
| 2022 | $11,691 | $30,051 | $16,577 |
| 2023 | $12,093 | $30,723 | $16,470 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.62% Acceptance Rate
3,564 Total Applicants
2,946 Students Admitted
657 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.30% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Oregon University reported total enrollment of about 2,751 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). About 24.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Oregon University in 2024 is 2,751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,516 students. Graduate enrollment is about 878 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.94% 100% Completion Time
42.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.94% of students graduating from Southern Oregon University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 40% male / 60% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Education, General: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Oregon University.
Return on Investment
$20,332 Median Student Debt
$49,175 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
634.74% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Oregon University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 875 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 164 completions
3. Education, General: 102 completions
4. Psychology, General: 83 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 61 completions
6. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 59 completions
7. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 38 completions
8. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 38 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 33 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Oregon University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Oregon University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Oregon University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,721
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,493
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, OR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,751 students. Student body composition includes White (53.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). The admission rate is 88.62%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 22. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.53%. Approximately 24.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Ashland, OR 97520
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Southern Oregon University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Oregon University located?
Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR.
What is Southern Oregon University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern Oregon University is 88.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,564 applicants and 2,946 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern Oregon University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,762 and average net price is $16,732 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,968 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Oregon University?
Southern Oregon University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,516 students, White (53.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Oregon University?
About 40.4% of students at Southern Oregon University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southern Oregon University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southern Oregon University reports midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Southern Oregon University earn?
Median earnings are $39,326 six years after entry and $49,175 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Oregon University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,332.
Is Southern Oregon University public or private?
Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, OR.
Is Southern Oregon University an HBCU?
No. Southern Oregon University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Oregon University a tribal college?
No. Southern Oregon University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.