Overview
Student Population
Located in Ashland, Oregon, Southern Oregon University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,320 prospective students applied, and 2,098 were granted admission. Of those admitted 574 enrolled in the school. 3,018 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,122 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,820 plus fees of $1,890. Southern Oregon University is ranked 813 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Southern Oregon University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Oregon University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#813 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#344 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#31 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1200 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $1,890 |
| Room and Board | $14,629 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,697 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,035 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $1,890 |
| Room and Board | $14,629 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,697 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,315 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210146 IPEDS survey data for Southern Oregon University.
Current students may use the Southern Oregon University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.