Southern Oregon University
tuition & fees
$31,887
graduate tuition & fees
$20,601
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
5,113
online students
652
Number of Programs
122
Financial Aid Amount
$8,889
Graduation Rate
43%
Southern Oregon University is a Public, 4 years college located in Ashland, Oregon. Southern Oregon ranked 8th in Oregon Colleges and 10th in Federal Region X.
It has a total enrollment of 5,113 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Southern Oregon's acceptance rate is 88.62% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Oregon University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Oregon University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520 |
| Phone | 541-552-7672 |
| WEB | www.sou.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.sou.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://sou.edu/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://sou.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://sou.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/tuition-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://sou.edu/financial-aid/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://inside.sou.edu/dr/index.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Oregon University is 88.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.33%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.62 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.33 % |
Tuition & Fees
Southern Oregon's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,762 for Oregon residents and $31,887 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.79% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($30,723).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $17,874 for Oregon residents and $20,601 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.16% compared to the last year's rate.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,762 | $31,887 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,874 | $20,601 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,113 students have enrolled at Southern Oregon (2024-2025). Among them, 652 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southern Oregon has 4,235 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 878 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,113 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,235 |
| Graduate Students | 878 |
| Online Enrollment | 652 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southern Oregon offers 122 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southern Oregon
| Number of programs | 122 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |