Southern Oregon University (SOU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,000
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Ashland, Oregon, SOU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. SOU operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that SOU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SOU is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at SOU is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SOU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,142

Cost of attendance at Southern Oregon University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

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Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,962

Cost of attendance at Southern Oregon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Southern Oregon University received on average $5,932 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,932

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	185	35%	$4,595	$850,024
Other Federal Grant	185	35%	$5,078	$939,416
State Grant/Scholarships	91	17%	$3,145	$286,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	357	67%	$3,196	$1,141,098
Total Grant & Scholarships	399	75%	$5,932	$2,366,714

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Oregon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Oregon University students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.4%.

41.0%

asian 58.3% 7 students
African American 33.3% 8 students
white 41.7% 208 students
unknown 22.2% 8 students
hispanic 40.6% 41 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 44.6% 41 students

Sport Conferences

Football Frontier Conference
Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Southern Oregon University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Oregon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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