Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Southern Oregon University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$32K
+
Room
$17K
+
Books
$999
=
Sticker Price
$27,636
$32K+$17K+$999=$27,636
Your Family Income
Sticker
$27,636
−
Your Aid
$11,823
=
Net Price
$15,813
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Southern Oregon University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$27,636
Tuition and Fees
$31,887
Room and Board
$16,968
Books and Supplies
$999
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$10,904
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$16,732
Southern Oregon University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,830
$30–48k
$12,466
$48–75k
$15,813
$75–110k
$22,415
$110k+
$24,181
Understanding Your Aid Package
Southern Oregon University has a sticker price of $27,636 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $27,636/year
Average aid: $10,904 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$15,813/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,830/year
25% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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25%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
40%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,332
Range (25th–75th)$6,333 – $26,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$21,279
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,175
Earnings Growth
+25%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-4,268
40th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$29,348
25th %ile
$69,631
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Oregon University Cost & Financial Aid
Southern Oregon University's published tuition is $27,636 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,813—a difference of $11,823.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,830 at Southern Oregon University. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Southern Oregon University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Southern graduates is $20,332, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $216 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $24,181 at Southern—still $3,455 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
