# Southern Oregon University (SOU)

Public college in Ashland, OR. IPEDS ID 210146.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/southern-oregon-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,732 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 43%; beats 6% of OR colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,175; beats 10% of OR colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 |
| 30-48k | $12,466 |
| 48-75k | $15,813 |
| 75-110k | $22,415 |
| 110k+ | $24,181 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.34 years on average (31% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,175 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,830 | $51,342 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,466 | $54,102 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,813 | $68,628 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,415 | $97,281 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,181 | $104,946 | 8.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $27,636 in-state; about $46,761 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $12,762 in-state, $31,887 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $16,248; books: $999

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,564 applicants, 2,946 admitted, 657 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,167 | $75,596 | $33,500 |
| Business Administration | $48,074 | $65,171 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $64,748 | not reported |
| Biology | $33,930 | $63,008 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences | $41,835 | $61,526 | $27,167 |
| Criminal Justice | $40,553 | $59,008 | $22,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,222 | $57,299 | $23,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,136 | $53,584 | $28,906 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,454 | $52,763 | $29,271 |
| English | not reported | $49,706 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $30,422 | $49,511 | $23,584 |
| Psychology | $31,627 | $48,217 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,632 | $44,945 | $23,543 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $27,702 | $43,982 | $20,000 |
| History | $28,067 | $43,195 | $21,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $17,228 | $43,044 | $24,500 |
| Theatre | $20,668 | $38,487 | $21,750 |
| Music | not reported | $36,201 | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $19,139 | $36,135 | not reported |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | $59,328 | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $91,560 (Medford, OR), $101,840 (OR), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $65,830 (Medford, OR), $77,130 (OR), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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