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Ashland, Oregon · Public ·Suburb

Southern Oregon University

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 51% value
88.6% Acceptance $16,732 Avg net price 42.5% Graduate $49,175 Median earnings 2,751 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
2,751 students
Women / Men
63.4% / 36.6%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88.6%

Cost

Avg net price
$16,732
Sticker price
$27,636
Tuition (in-state)
$12,762
Tuition (out-of-state)
$31,887

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42.5%
Retention rate
67.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$49,175
Median debt
$20,332 (~$221/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
24.9%
Take federal loans
28.1%

All majors at Southern Oregon University

59 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Education, General
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Educational Administration and Supervision
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Music
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Fine and Studio Arts
Health and Medical Administrative Services
History
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Accounting and Related Services
English Language and Literature, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Chemistry
International/Globalization Studies
Social Sciences, General
Agricultural Production Operations
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology and Anthropology
Human Resources Management and Services
Mathematics and Computer Science
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Food Science and Technology
Mathematics
Sustainability Studies
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Applied Mathematics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Hospitality Administration/Management
Botany/Plant Biology
Biological and Physical Sciences
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Physics
Human Services, General
Anthropology
Geography and Cartography
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Business/Commerce, General
International Business
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is Southern Oregon University worth it?

Pay $16,732/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,175 ten years out — about 2.9× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$16,732/yr
Median earnings
$49,175/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$20,332~$221/mo
4-year est. cost
$66,928net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Oregon University's acceptance rate?

Southern Oregon University admits 88.6% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Southern Oregon University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,732. The sticker price before any aid is $27,636, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $66,928.

How much debt do Southern Oregon University graduates have?

Graduates leave Southern Oregon University with a median federal student loan balance of $20,332, which works out to about $221 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 28.1% of students take federal loans.

Is Southern Oregon University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Southern Oregon University graduates earn a median of $49,175 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Southern Oregon University a value grade of C.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?

42.5% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Southern Oregon University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 67.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Southern Oregon University?

59 programs are listed in federal data; 46 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Southern Oregon University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (16.9%), followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (13.7%).

What percent of Southern Oregon University students receive financial aid?

24.9% of Southern Oregon University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 28.1% take federal student loans.

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