Southern Oregon University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,675

2.87% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,433

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.7%

3,564 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,371

49.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.2%

319 Graduates

About

Southern Oregon University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southern Oregon University were General Business Administration & Management (88 degrees awarded), General Education (48 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (36 degrees).

In 2023, 1,045 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Oregon University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (616 degrees), 4.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $9,675, which is $−14,900 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Oregon University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,205 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $9,675, which is $14,900 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,433.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,675

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University was $9,675. The cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University is $−14,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Oregon University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,433

2023 Value

3.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Oregon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,433. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Oregon University grew by 3.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$13,889

Room and Board

$999

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Oregon University was of $13,889 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.55% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Oregon University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Oregon University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1205 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Oregon University received 3,564 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 67.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,564 applicants, 2,946 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,371 students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in 2023. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Oregon University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,946

Accepted Out of 3,564

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Oregon University was 82.7% (2,946 admissions from 3,564 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 67.6%, while admissions grew by 57.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

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.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 5,371 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,643 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,728. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.11% Two or More Races, 1.88% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.894% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Oregon University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,371 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,643 and the part-time enrollment is 2,728. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Oregon University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 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 (74%), Southern Oregon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Oregon University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,477 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
572 enrolled students
Two or More Races
382 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University is 46.1% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.11% Two or More Races, 1.88% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.894% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 1,609 students (30%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 351 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 (616 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southern Oregon University is General Business Administration & Management (88 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (48 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (36 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees awarded), Education (276 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,630,550 people), Secondary school teachers (597,735 people), Education administrators (310,892 people), Other managers (258,223 people), and Postsecondary teachers (225,491 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees awarded), Education (276 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), and English (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Natural Resources & Conservation (37 degrees awarded), Education (276 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (96 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), and English (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,229,353 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (535,480 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (371,044 people), Outpatient care centers (239,924 people), and Computer Systems Design (195,042 people).

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 (2023)

General Psychology
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degrees awarded
General Education
45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Oregon University was General Psychology with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Oregon University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

347

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

698

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 347 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (698).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Oregon University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.904 times less than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Southern Oregon University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Oregon University is Female and Asian (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.51% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
616 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Oregon University is white (616 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

12.2% of degree recipients (127 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
409 degrees awarded
White Male
207 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Oregon University is white female (409 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (207 degrees).

Operations

Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 631k (1.75%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southern Oregon University had a total salary expenditure of 98.2M. Southern Oregon University employs 45 Professors, 34 Assistant professors and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Oregon University are Male Professor (27), Male Assistant professor (21), and Female Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 191 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$36.1M

2023 Endowment

4.69%

growth from 2022

Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at about $36.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Oregon University grew 4.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Oregon University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.67M - Federal
$2.21M - State
$289k - Local

As of 2023, Southern Oregon University received $1.67M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.21M from state grants and contracts, and $289k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$39.4M

2023 Salaries

2.55%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Oregon University paid a median of $39.4M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($98.2M) and a 2.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Oregon University paid a total of $10.3M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

191 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Oregon University were Professor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Associate professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University were Business and Financial Operations with 191 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Oregon University was Male Professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Oregon University.

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