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Public · Ashland, Oregon

Southern Oregon University

Suburban campus · 2,751 undergraduates · 23 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
89%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$16,732
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
43%
Campus of Southern Oregon University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Southern Oregon University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$11,830
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,466
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,813
$75,001 – $110,000
$22,415
Over $110,000
$24,181

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$27,636
Tuition, in-state
$12,762
Tuition, out-of-state
$31,887
First-years given a grant by the school
86%
Average grant from the school
$4,567
Median debt at graduation
$20,332
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
68%

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Southern Oregon University athletics

NAIA, 9 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1517
Beach volleyball14–
Cross country711
Football–118
Golf613
Soccer3130
Softball27–
Track & field913
Volleyball17–
Wrestling3857

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Psychology
14%
Business & marketing
13%
Communication & journalism
11%
Visual & performing arts
11%
Parks, recreation & fitness
8%
Education
8%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
43%
First-year retention
68%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,175
Median debt at graduation
$20,332
Students with a Pell grant
25%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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