Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Oregon University is $12,093 for Oregon residents and $30,723 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.44% for Oregon residents and increased by 7.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Southern Oregon is $12,509 for Oregon residents and $32,904 for out-of-state students which is a 7.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.44% for Oregon residents and increased by 7.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,748 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.48% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 25.87% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Oregon schools with tuition changes from last year at Oregon colleges tuition change page.
Southern Oregon Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,691 $28,687$17,319
2023-2024$12,093$30,723$17,748
Change % 2023-20243.44%7.10%2.48%
2024-2025$12,509$32,904$18,188
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern Oregon University - COA
Southern Oregon University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southern Oregon University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $16,971 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,779 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Southern Oregon is $17,497 for Oregon residents and $20,274 for out-of-state students which is a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Southern Oregon Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,461 $19,296$17,319
2023-2024$16,971$19,779$17,748
Change % 2023-20243.10%2.50%2.48%
2024-2025$17,497$20,274$18,188
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern Oregon University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Southern Oregon. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $216 for Oregon residents and $661 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $541 for Oregon residents and $646 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$209$617
2023-2024$216$661
2024-2025$223$708
Graduate2022-2023$525$630
2023-2024$541$646
2024-2025$557$662
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Southern Oregon University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southern Oregon University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern Oregon University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southern Oregon University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern Oregon University$12,093$30,723
Oregon State University$13,494$35,664
University of Oregon$15,669$43,302
Portland State University$11,238$30,138
Oregon Institute of Technology$12,687$35,592
Western Oregon University$11,025$30,735

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Southern Oregon?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Southern Oregon is $51,384 for Oregon residents and $129,338 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,387$12,688$12,997$13,313$51,384
Out-of-State$31,355$31,999$32,657$33,328$129,338
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,688$12,997$13,313$13,636$52,634
Out-of-State$31,999$32,657$33,328$34,013$131,997
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,997$13,313$13,636$13,968$53,913
Out-of-State$32,657$33,328$34,013$34,712$134,710
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,313$13,636$13,968$14,307$55,224
Out-of-State$33,328$34,013$34,712$35,426$137,479
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,636$13,968$14,307$14,655$56,566
Out-of-State$34,013$34,712$35,426$36,154$140,305

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $127,434 for Oregon residents and $205,387 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Southern Oregon University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$31,240$31,647$32,062$32,485$127,434
Out-of-State$50,207$50,958$51,722$52,501$205,387
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,647$32,062$32,485$32,917$129,111
Out-of-State$50,958$51,722$52,501$53,294$208,474
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,062$32,485$32,917$33,357$130,822
Out-of-State$51,722$52,501$53,294$54,102$211,618
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,485$32,917$33,357$33,806$132,566
Out-of-State$52,501$53,294$54,102$54,924$214,821
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,917$33,357$33,806$34,264$134,344
Out-of-State$53,294$54,102$54,924$55,763$218,082

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 47% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $99,162 for Oregon residents and $177,115 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Southern Oregon University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,172$24,579$24,994$25,417$99,162
Out-of-State$43,139$43,890$44,654$45,433$177,115
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,579$24,994$25,417$25,849$100,839
Out-of-State$43,890$44,654$45,433$46,226$180,202
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,994$25,417$25,849$26,289$102,550
Out-of-State$44,654$45,433$46,226$47,034$183,346
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,417$25,849$26,289$26,738$104,294
Out-of-State$45,433$46,226$47,034$47,856$186,549
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,849$26,289$26,738$27,196$106,072
Out-of-State$46,226$47,034$47,856$48,695$189,810

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southern Oregon University.
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Southern Oregon University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,093$999$17,748$30,723$999 $17,748
Graduate$16,971 $999$17,748$19,779 $999$17,748

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