Southern Oregon University

www.sou.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,170
    5.12% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,959
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    88.6%
    2,320 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,113
    49.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.5%
    262 Graduates

    About

    Southern Oregon University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Southern Oregon University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (866 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (61 degrees), and Other Computer & Information Sciences (17 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,953 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Oregon University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,172 degrees), 4.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (277 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $10,170, which is $−13,830 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $10,170, which is $13,830 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,959.

    In 2024, 48% of undergraduate students attending Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,170
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University was $10,170. The cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University is $−13,830 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $17,959
    2024 Value
    3.02%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southern Oregon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,959. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Oregon University grew by 3.02%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,844
    Room and Board
    $999
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Oregon University was of $15,844 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $999. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    48%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    28%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    48% of undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Southern Oregon University received 2,320 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.9% annual growth. Out of those 2,320 applicants, 2,056 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,113 students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in 2024. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Southern Oregon University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    88.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,056
    Accepted Out of 2,320

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Oregon University was 88.6% (2,056 admissions from 2,320 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34.9%, while admissions declined by 30.2%.

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    SAT Scores

    32%
    Submission Percentage (2021)
    166
    Scores Submitted (2021)

    32% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Oregon University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Southern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 5,113 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,542 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,571. This means that 49.7% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.5% White, 9.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.489% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    49.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southern Oregon University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,113 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,542 and the part-time enrollment is 2,571. This means that 49.7% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Oregon University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Oregon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,072 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      487 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      355 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University is 40.5% White, 9.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.489% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,940 students (37.9%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 461 more women than men received degrees from Southern Oregon University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Oregon University is white (1,172 degrees awarded). There were 4.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (277 degrees).

    The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Southern Oregon University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (866 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (61 degrees) and Other Computer & Information Sciences (17 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Oregon University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (915 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (43 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Other managers (184,802 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (173,199 people), Secondary school teachers (103,888 people), Graphic designers (97,121 people), and Postsecondary teachers (95,161 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (915 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (43 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Interdisciplinary Studies (915 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (43 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Elementary & secondary schools (414,338 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (252,232 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,870 people), Computer Systems Design (157,983 people), and Construction (109,109 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Interdisciplinary Studies (915 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (43 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Oregon University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Psychology
      83 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      65 degrees awarded
    3. General Drama & Theater Arts
      44 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Oregon University was General Psychology with 83 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    746
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,207
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 746 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University, which is 0.618 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,207).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 348 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 0.66 times less than the 527 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 527 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1.51 times more than the 348 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    34%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Southern Oregon University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,172 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      277 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      164 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Oregon University is white (1,172 degrees awarded). There were 4.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (277 degrees).

    10.3% of degree recipients (202 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      742 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      627 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      608 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Oregon University is white female (742 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (627 degrees).

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    Operations

    Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.56M (3.93%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Southern Oregon University had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Southern Oregon University employs 37 Assistant professors, 36 Professors and 35 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Oregon University are Male Professor (22), Female Assistant professor (21), and Female Associate professor (18).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 192 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

    Endowment

    $39.8M
    2024 Endowment
    10.1%
    growth from 2023

    Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at about $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Oregon University grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.06M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $2.43M - Federal
    2. $3.24M - State
    3. $307k - Local

    As of 2024, Southern Oregon University received $2.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.24M from state grants and contracts, and $307k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $40.7M
    2024 Salaries
    3.22%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southern Oregon University paid a median of $40.7M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 3.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.55% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $11M
    Instructional Salaries
    126
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southern Oregon University paid a total of $11M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University were Business and Financial Operations with 192 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

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