Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University (SOU) is a public university in Ashland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1872 as the Ashland Academy, has been in its current location since 1926, and was known by nine other names before assuming its current name in 1997. Its Ashland campus, located 14 miles (23 km) from Oregon's border with California, encompasses 175 acres (71 ha). Five of SOU's newest facilities have achieved LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. SOU is headquarters for Jefferson Public Radio and public access station Rogue Valley Community Television. The university has been governed since 2015 by the SOU Board of Trustees. Southern Oregon University is organized into four schools and colleges: Business, Education, Arts & Humanities, and Natural & Social Sciences. About 60 bachelor's degree, graduate, and certificate programs are offered. Most of SOU's academic programs are on the 10-week quarter system. The university's Oregon Center for the Arts enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, located in downtown Ashland.
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89%
Acceptance
$16,732
Net price
2,751
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$16,732
Average net price
$12,762
In-state tuition
$31,887
Out-of-state tuition
$16,968
Room & board
$999
Books & supplies
$27,636
Total cost of attendance
25%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Students with federal loans
$20,332
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$49,175
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,326
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,493
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,751
Total enrollment
17%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southern Oregon University FAQ
Is Southern Oregon University a public or private school?
Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, OR.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Oregon University?
Southern Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Southern Oregon University cost?
The average annual net price at Southern Oregon University is $16,732 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,762 in-state and $31,887 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?
About 43% of students at Southern Oregon University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southern Oregon University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southern Oregon University students earn a median of $49,175 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Oregon University?
Admitted students at Southern Oregon University have an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Southern Oregon University?
Southern Oregon University enrolls about 2,751 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · Attribution. Additional images are representative.
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