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Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Ashland, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading565 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math540 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite22 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,671
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,336
Earnings 5yr: $79,636
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,596
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $33,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,359
Earnings 5yr: $62,707
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,171
Earnings 5yr: $61,883
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,748
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,128
Earnings 5yr: $61,861
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,008
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,526
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,167
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,530
Earnings 5yr: $59,622
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,008
Earnings 5yr: $52,622
Debt: $22,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,299
Earnings 5yr: $44,816
Debt: $23,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,584
Earnings 5yr: $54,664
Debt: $28,906
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,763
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,271
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,706
Earnings 5yr: $41,508
Debt: $21,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,511
Earnings 5yr: $44,790
Debt: $23,584
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,217
Earnings 5yr: $51,304
Debt: $25,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,945
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,543
Sociology and Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,982
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,195
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,732
In-State Tuition$12,762
Out-of-State Tuition$31,887
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,326
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,175
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$51,163
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