Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,208
Graduate Enrollment: 783
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.7%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 57.1%
Black: 2.2%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 10.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 11.0%
Black: 2.2%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 10.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 11.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,393
In-State tuition: $11,142Out-of-State tuition: $28,962
Estimated books and supplies: $999 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,066 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,501 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,055 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,578 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 32.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,332 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $216 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,991 |
| $30k-48k | $9,786 |
| $48k-75k | $10,300 |
| $75k-110k | $11,531 |
| $110k+ | $12,333 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,332 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,137 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,666 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 57.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 65.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 38.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,292 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,035 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 31 | $23,543 | $220 | $28,241 ($2,353) | |
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 54 | $23,584 | $216 | $28,178 ($2,348) | $35,909 ($2,992) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 22 | $33,500 | $281 | $48,598 ($4,050) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 19 | $369 | $50,645 ($4,220) | $54,786 ($4,566) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 83 | $28,906 | $244 | $37,936 ($3,161) | $46,680 ($3,890) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 48 | $468 | $50,020 ($4,168) | $55,518 ($4,627) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 97 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 24 | $59,787 ($4,982) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 25 | $21,500 | $228 | $20,789 ($1,732) | $29,834 ($2,486) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $254 | $37,055 ($3,088) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 27 | $29,271 | $278 | ||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 20 | $21,510 ($1,793) | $42,893 ($3,574) | ||
| Master's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 56 | $23,000 | $226 | $27,935 ($2,328) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 93 | $25,000 | $233 | $29,414 ($2,451) | $39,466 ($3,289) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 60 | $22,000 | $217 | $34,333 ($2,861) | $47,457 ($3,955) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 17 | $27,167 | $37,351 ($3,113) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 24 | $20,000 | $196 | $26,889 ($2,241) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 41 | $24,500 | $221 | $23,445 ($1,954) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 51 | $21,750 | $231 | $16,906 ($1,409) | |
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | $26,543 ($2,212) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 22 | $666 | $48,663 ($4,055) | $54,662 ($4,555) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 131 | $27,000 | $265 | $43,534 ($3,628) | $57,957 ($4,830) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $466 | $52,186 ($4,349) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Information Systems and Services. | 38 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 23 | $21,500 | $17,824 ($1,485) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $81,954Full time faculty: 63%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $29,705,420 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $38,025,285 (2022)