Overview
Student Population
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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 2,514 prospective students applied, and 1,966 were granted admission. Of those admitted 647 enrolled in the school. 3,613 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,665 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,505 plus fees of $1,974. Southern Oregon University is ranked 929 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
Value
Southern Oregon University is rated within the lower 32% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#929 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#371 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1200 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $1,974 |
| Room and Board | $14,589 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,697 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,764 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $1,974 |
| Room and Board | $14,589 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,697 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,099 |
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% |
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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.