Southern Oregon Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.62%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,762
- Out-of-State Tuition: $31,887
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Southern Oregon:
- Total Enrollment: 5,113, including 652 online students
- 4,235 Undergraduate, 878 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.8% men, 64.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 122 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 20 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Southern Oregon Overview
Southern Oregon University (Southern Oregon) is a four-year, public school located in Ashland, OR. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Southern Oregon's tuition & fees is $12,762 for Oregon residents and $31,887 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,889.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,113 and the students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).
Southern Oregon's acceptance rate is 88.62% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.33%.
Southern Oregon ranked 14th in Oregon Colleges rankings. Southern Oregon University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Oregon University is $12,762 for in-state students and $31,887 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $17,874 for in-state students and $20,601 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,468 for Oregon residents and $33,095 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,825 for Oregon residents and $21,457 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,762 | $31,887 |
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| Graduate | $17,874 | $20,601 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,468 | $33,095 |
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| Graduate | $18,825 | $21,457 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Oregon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Oregon
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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