Acceptance
83%
In-State
$12,093
Grad Rate (4yr)
31%
Retention
68%
Earnings
$49,175
AI Overview
Southern Oregon University offers hands-on programs in food science, natural resources, and environmental conservation—perfect for students drawn to the Pacific Northwest's outdoor laboratory. Located in artsy Ashland (home to the renowned Shakespeare Festival), the campus attracts independent thinkers who want accessible professors and real research opportunities without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of larger universities. Students who thrive here are self-starters comfortable charting their own path in a close-knit mountain community.
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$12,093
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,723
Room & Board
$16,248
Average Net Price
$16,470
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Federal Loans
27%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,332
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$49,175Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,332Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations
112 graduates
$57,957
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
36 graduates
$47,457
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
67 graduates
$46,680
4 yrs after graduation
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
19 graduates
$42,893
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
99 graduates
$39,466
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
29 graduates
$37,055
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
43 graduates
$35,909
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
24 graduates
$29,834
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
14 graduates
$26,543
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
54+ programsAnd 42 more programs available
Is Southern Oregon University right for you?
Get your personalized match report in minutes
See if Southern Oregon University is right for you