Overview
Enrollment
Located in Ashland, Oregon, Southern Oregon University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,913 prospective students applied, and 1,716 were granted admission. Of those admitted 519 enrolled in the school. 2,752 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,427 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,045 plus fees of $2,097. Southern Oregon University is ranked 854 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Southern Oregon University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#854 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#350 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 | 980/1230 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $2,097 |
| Room and Board | $15,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,707 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $2,097 |
| Room and Board | $15,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,527 |
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.