Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Southern Oregon University reported a 82.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southern Oregon University is a public 4-year institution in Ashland, OR, with an SAT reference of 1105 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $16,732 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

3,564 applicants

SAT reference

1105

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,732

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Southern Oregon University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1105—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—22—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,751

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southern Oregon University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,830
$30,001 – $48,000$12,466
$48,001 – $75,000$15,813
$75,001 – $110,000$22,415
$110,000+$24,181

Top Majors at Southern Oregon University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts85
Psychology83
Communication & Journalism71
Business, Management & Marketing65
Education56
Parks, Recreation & Fitness52
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies37
Social Sciences35
Natural Resources & Conservation26
English Language & Literature25

Financial Aid at Southern Oregon University

About Southern Oregon University

Official website: https://www.sou.edu/

Admissions: https://www.sou.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Oregon University

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Oregon University?

Southern Oregon University reported a 83% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,564. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Southern Oregon University?

The historical 83% acceptance rate suggests Southern Oregon University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Oregon University?

The imported historical records for Southern Oregon University include an SAT reference value of 1105 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Oregon University?

The stored historical average net price at Southern Oregon University is $16,732 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 93%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,108 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southern Oregon University is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 68%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Southern Oregon University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Southern Oregon University?

Southern Oregon University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Southern Oregon University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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