Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University is a mid-sized, public institution in Ashland, OR, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,751 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,175.

89%

Acceptance

$16,732

Net price

2,751

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

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

$0–30K

$11,830

$30–48K

$12,466

$48–75K

$15,813

$75–110K

$22,415

$110K+

$24,181

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Psychology14.0%

Business12.8%

Communications11.5%

Visual & Performing Arts10.8%

Parks & Recreation8.5%

Education8.3%

Multidisciplinary5.6%

Criminal Justice5.4%

English4.7%

Biology4.0%

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

Avg. age at entry

40%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

White

53%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

10%

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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