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Southern Oregon University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$12,093
Out-of-state tuition
$30,723
Average net price
$16,470
Attendance cost
$25,950
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Southern Oregon University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Southern Oregon University.
Tuition
Per semester: $15,362
Annual: $30,723
Room and board
Per semester: $8,124
Annual: $16,248
Books and supplies
Per semester: $500
Annual: $999
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $750
Annual: $1,500
Attendance cost
Per semester: $12,975
Annual: $25,950
Southern Oregon University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$122,892
Four-year attendance estimate
$103,800
Four-year average net price
$65,880
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Southern Oregon University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $12,093 and out-of-state tuition is $30,723. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Southern Oregon University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$16,248
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$15,440
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$999
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$1,500
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$25,950
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
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.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
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 and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$12,093
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$30,723
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$25,950
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$16,470
State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
24.34%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
27.07%
Share using federal loans.
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 and Scholarships
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.
Pell grant rate
24.34%
Federal loan rate
27.07%
Students with any loan
81.44%
Average net price
$16,470
Net Price by Income Bracket
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.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$15,000
Median completer debt
$20,332
Median monthly payment
$216
Federal loan rate
27.07%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Southern Oregon University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Southern Oregon University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Southern Oregon University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Southern Oregon University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$36,147,320
Faculty salary field
$9,114
Tuition revenue per FTE
$6,996
Instructional spend per FTE
$10,065
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
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 Location and Contact
Southern Oregon University is listed at 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Address
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
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.
- Accept. rate
- 82.66%
- Tuition
- $30,723
- Net price
- $16,470
- 10-yr earnings
- $49,175
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $101,028
- Accept. rate
- 95.39%
- Tuition
- $54,900
- Net price
- $36,371
- 10-yr earnings
- $82,804
- Accept. rate
- 87.93%
- Tuition
- $49,530
- Net price
- $27,341
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,638
- Accept. rate
- 91.67%
- Tuition
- $35,592
- Net price
- $16,391
- 10-yr earnings
- $72,273
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Southern Oregon University Tuition?
Southern Oregon University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,723. In-state tuition is $12,093. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Southern Oregon University's average net price?
Southern Oregon University's average net price in the local dataset is $16,470. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Southern Oregon University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Southern Oregon University.
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.