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Southern Oregon University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.18
Acceptance Rate88.6%

Southern Oregon is broadly accessible, so use the 88.6% acceptance rate as permission to think beyond getting admitted. With a 43% six-year graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate, your strategy should include showing steady academic habits and choosing the support systems you will actually use. If you test, submit scores only when they strengthen your academic profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southern Oregon University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southern Oregon University enrolls 4,235 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Southern Oregon has a 68% freshman retention rate and a 43% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Location

Ashland, OR

Undergrad Enrollment4,235
Freshman Retention68%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio23:1
Graduation Rate43%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southern Oregon University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Southern Oregon is test-optional, so follow a testing timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake to improve your score or superscore; because Southern Oregon does not list an Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision deadline, confirm your application timing before relying on late fall scores.

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What you'll actually pay

At Southern Oregon, in-state tuition is $10,170 and out-of-state tuition is $29,295. About 40% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,496. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

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In-State Tuition$10,170
Out-of-State Tuition$29,295
Room and Board$16,968
Average Merit Award$6,496
Application Fee$60
Students on Aid40%
Average Aid Package$5,978
Average Debt at Grad$37,861

Southern Oregon’s out-of-state tuition is $29,295, compared with $10,170 for in-state students, and room and board is $16,968. About 40% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,978; the average merit award is $6,496. At graduation, borrowers leave with an average debt of $37,861.

Student life at Southern Oregon University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Film society
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

25% of undergrads live on campus

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Coed
Wellness
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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