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$12,762
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
Southern Oregon University is a public four-year institution in Ashland, OR. Programs offered include Business Administration, Psychology, Theatre Arts, Biology and Criminal Justice.
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24 of 24 CLEP exams accepted
Sports & Fitness
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
8
Men’s teams
10
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Oregon residents applying for fall by Feb 1 are automatically considered for GPA-based awards of $1,000 to $5,000 a year.
For students entering 2026-2027
Raider Scholar (Oregon residents)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative and term SOU GPA and 12 credits per term / 36 credits per year; up to 12 terms within four years
Automatic with fall admission; apply by the February 1 priority date
For a 3.95+ GPA. Must start in fall term and enroll in at least 12 credits each term.
Laurels Scholarship (Oregon residents)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative and term SOU GPA and 12 credits per term / 36 credits per year; up to 12 terms within four years
Automatic with fall admission; apply by the February 1 priority date
GPA band 3.75 to 3.949; you receive only the award for your band. Must start in fall term with 12+ credits each term.
Churchill Scholarship (Oregon residents)
Automatic$2,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative and term SOU GPA and 12 credits per term / 36 credits per year; up to 12 terms within four years
Automatic with fall admission; apply by the February 1 priority date
GPA band 3.5 to 3.749 per the scholarship overview (the award's own page lists 3.25 to 3.749 - confirm with SOU); you receive only the award for your band.
Siskiyou Scholarship (Oregon residents)
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: 2.50 cumulative and term SOU GPA and 12 credits per term / 36 credits per year; up to 12 terms within four years
Automatic with fall admission; apply by the February 1 priority date
GPA band 3.00 to 3.499; you receive only the award for your band. Oregon residents only.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,830
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$49,175
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,332
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Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 9 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 9 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Ashland, Oregon
Jackson County
Control
Public
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