Southern Oregon University Oregon

Public regional university in southern Oregon serving 5,371 students with accessible admissions and in-state tuition under $10,200.

College statistics

Address:
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR
97520
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.sou.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$10,170
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,295
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$27,068
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$46,193
Room and Board:
$16,898
Total Student Enrollment:
5,371
Acceptance Rate:
82.7%
Endowment (End of Year):
$88,802,158
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Southern Oregon University is a public four-year institution located in Ashland, Oregon, a suburban community in the state's southern region. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a primary focus on business, management, marketing, and related support services. As a regional public university, SOU serves students seeking bachelor's and master's degrees in a smaller-campus setting.

Enrollment stands at 5,371 students, with in-state tuition at $10,170 annually and out-of-state tuition at $29,295. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $27,068 for Oregon residents and $46,193 for students from out of state. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 82.7 percent, making the university open to a broad range of applicants.

The university's 6-year graduation rate reflects outcomes typical of regional public universities; prospective students should review academic support services and student success programs when evaluating fit. SOU works best for Oregon residents and regional students seeking practical, career-oriented degree programs at a public university with moderate costs and a manageable campus size. For more information, visit www.sou.edu/.