Southern Oregon University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,236

18% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,134

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.65%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.7%

1,913 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,179

53.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41%

320 Graduates

About

Southern Oregon University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Southern Oregon University were Teacher Education (118 degrees awarded), General Management Information Systems (29 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (26 degrees).

In 2021, 1,292 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 (794 degrees), 5.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $7,236, which is $−15,948 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Oregon University is $7,236, which is $−15,948 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,134.

In 2021, 42% of undergraduate students attending Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,236

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University was $7,236. The cost of tuition at Southern Oregon University is $−15,948 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,134

2021 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern Oregon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,134. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern Oregon University grew by 12.3%.

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

$12,898

Room and Board

$999

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Oregon University was of $12,898 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.2% between 2020 and 2021.

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

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2020, when 45% 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.

1.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Oregon University was 1.65%, which represents 20 out of the 1215 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 1,913 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 17.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,913 applicants, 1,716 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,179 students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in 2021. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Oregon University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,716

Accepted Out of 1,913

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Oregon University was 89.7% (1,716 admissions from 1,913 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 17.5%, while admissions declined by −18.2%..

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.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 5,179 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,752 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,427. This means that 53.1% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.55% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, 1.68% Black or African American, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.83% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Oregon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Oregon University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,179 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oregon University is 2,752 and the part-time enrollment is 2,427. This means that 53.1% of students enrolled at Southern Oregon University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. 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.

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 (2021)

White
2,966 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
666 enrolled students
Two or More Races
443 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Oregon University is 57.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.55% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, 1.68% Black or African American, 1.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.83% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 714 students (13.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 434 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 (794 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Southern Oregon University is Teacher Education (118 degrees awarded), followed by General Management Information Systems (29 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (26 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (161 degrees), and EDUCATION. (301 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 (1,714,203 people), Secondary school teachers (469,767 people), Education administrators (275,753 people), Other managers (198,927 people), and Postsecondary teachers (181,613 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (161 degrees), EDUCATION. (301 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Sales engineers, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southern Oregon University are Natural Resources & Conservation (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (161 degrees), EDUCATION. (301 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (64 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,902,423 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (391,368 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,595 people), Computer Systems Design (134,689 people), and Construction (119,393 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
112 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
99 degree-majors awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Oregon University was General Business Administration & Management with 112 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

429

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

863

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (863).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.839 times less than the 112 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oregon University in Teacher Education, which is 4.72 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% 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 49% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern Oregon University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.13% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
794 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Oregon University is white (794 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

10.3% of degree recipients (133 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
539 degrees awarded
White Male
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Oregon University is white female (539 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (255 degrees).

Operations

Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at nearly $38M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.31M (3.45%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southern Oregon University had a total salary expenditure of 98.8M. Southern Oregon University employs 54 Professors, 36 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Oregon University are Male Professor (31), Female Professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 193 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$38M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

Southern Oregon University has an endowment valued at about $38M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Oregon University grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M 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

$1.4M - Federal
$689k - State
$326k - Local

As of 2021, Southern Oregon University received $1.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $689k from state grants and contracts, and $326k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.8M

2021 Salaries

13.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern Oregon University paid a median of $33.8M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($98.8M) and a 13.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern Oregon University paid a total of $11.2M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

193 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Oregon University were Professor with 54 employees, Assistant professor with 36 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Oregon University were Business and Financial Operations with 193 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Oregon University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Female Professor with 23 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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