Southern Oregon University, OR
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Southern Oregon University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity19
Retention23
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Oregon University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education10%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts14%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Oregon University
76%
Admission Rate
490
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Oregon University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Oregon University
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$218
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Oregon University
69%
Retention Rate
37%
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 26% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 47% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 38% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 36% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Oregon University
89%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Oregon University
4,048
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
916
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 35% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern Oregon University, OR
Pacific Bible College
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