Southern Oregon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Southern Oregon University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Southern Oregon University is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Ashland, Oregon. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,396, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,236, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,492.

Ashland, OR

$7,236

Avg in-state
tuition

$21,492

Avg in-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

90%

Acceptance Rate Insight

90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

69%

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

41%

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1230

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Unknown

14%

Black

2%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

35%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

2482

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold6% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

35%

State Grant Aid

17%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,078
State Grant Aid$3,145
Institution Grant Aid$3,196
Pell Grant Aid$4,357

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
4COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
5EDUCATION.
6ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
7FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
8HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
9HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
10HISTORY
11HISTORY.
12HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
13MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
14MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
15NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
16PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
17PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
18PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
19PSYCHOLOGY.
20SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
21SOCIAL SCIENCES.
22VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.