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Southern Oregon University

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Ashland, Oregon 97520

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Known for psychology — excellent value

Southern Oregon University is a public institution in Ashland with particular strength in psychology and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,175 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,470.

Established
1872
Mascot
Red Tailed Hawk
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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83%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,911Students
23:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$49,175Earnings 10yr
$16,470Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Oregon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,093
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,723
Room & Board$16,248
Books & Supplies$999
Total Cost of Attendance$25,950
Average Net Price$16,470
Median Debt at Graduation$20,332
Monthly Payment (10yr)$216

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,402
$30–48K$13,511
$48–75K$15,838
$75–110K$20,735
$110K+$22,467

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,470

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (78)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,911
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 2%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.2%
Freshman Retention67.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,326
8 Years$45,016
10 Years$49,175

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,000
Men
$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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