Avg Earnings (5yr)
$39,326
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
45%
Annual Tuition
$12,093
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $49,175 ten years after entry — 9% below the national median. Acceptance rate 82.7%, in-state tuition $12,093.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,911
Retention Rate
68%
Faculty Ratio
23
Financial Aid
27%
Median Debt
$20,332
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Southern Oregon University is a public institution with a student body of 2,911. The university has an acceptance rate of 82.7% and a retention rate of 67.6%. The graduation rate is 45.2%. The in-state tuition is $12,093.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $34,841. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $39,326, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $49,175. The median debt for students is $20,332, and 27.1% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$35k
1 YEAR
$39k
5 YEARS
$49k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Southern Oregon University alumni earn a median salary of $34,841. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $39,326, and after ten years, median earnings reach $49,175. The median debt for graduates is $20,332.
The university has a graduation rate of 45.2% and a retention rate of 67.6%. The acceptance rate is 82.7%, and the student body consists of 2,911 students. 27.1% of students receive financial aid.
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