Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20.3k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,093
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,723
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,248
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,440
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,341
Net price (after aid)$16,470
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,402
$30k – $48k$13,511
$48k – $75k$15,838
$75k – $110k$20,735
$110k+$22,467
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,175
Median debt at graduation$20,332
Est. monthly loan payment$216
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans27%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendly
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.1k
Out-of-state
$30.7k
Net price
$16.5k
below avg
Pell
24%
Median debt
$20.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
872 - 1100
ACT range
14 - 21
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Ashland, OR 97520
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
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About Southern Oregon University
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- Where is Southern Oregon University located?
- Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is a public university based in OR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southern Oregon University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Oregon University is approximately 83%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,093 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,914 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Southern Oregon University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southern Oregon University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Southern Oregon University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Southern Oregon University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/southern-oregon-university