Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
82.66%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Southern Oregon University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 82.66%. This means approximately 827 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,911 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
82.66%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,093 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,723 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,950 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,470 | State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.34% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.07% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern Oregon University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$30,723
Room and board
$16,248
Books and supplies
$999
Other expenses
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$25,950
Average net price
$16,470
Average aid coverage
37%
$9,480 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Oregon University pays approximately $16,470 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Oregon average of $18,521 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Oregon University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Oregon and national averages.
Southern Oregon University net price
$16,470
Oregon average
$18,521
National average
$17,506
Southern Oregon University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $30,723 and average net price at $16,470. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$30,723
Current net price
$16,470
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.18%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,175
Undergraduates
2,911
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Oregon University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Oregon University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Oregon University?
Undergraduates
2,911
Completion rate
44.18%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.34%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.07%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.34% of Southern Oregon University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.07% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Oregon University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Oregon University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern Oregon University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern Oregon University is listed at 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Oregon University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University | 82.66% | $30,723 | $16,470 | $49,175 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $101,028 |
| University of Portland | 95.39% | $54,900 | $36,371 | $82,804 |
| Linfield University | 87.93% | $49,530 | $27,341 | $78,638 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 91.67% | $35,592 | $16,391 | $72,273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Oregon University's acceptance rate?
Southern Oregon University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 82.66%.
How much is Southern Oregon University tuition?
Southern Oregon University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,723.
What is Southern Oregon University's average net price?
Southern Oregon University's average net price in the local dataset is $16,470.
What is Southern Oregon University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,175 for Southern Oregon University.
Is Southern Oregon University accredited?
Southern Oregon University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Southern Oregon University?
The local dataset lists 2,911 undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University.
What percentage of Southern Oregon University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Oregon University in the local dataset is 24.34%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Oregon University?
The federal loan rate for Southern Oregon University in the local dataset is 27.07%.
Where should I verify Southern Oregon University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Oregon University or the latest official federal education data.