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Corvallis, OR · Ashland, OR
| Oregon State University | Southern Oregon University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,604/yr | $16,732/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,107/yr | $11,830/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,221 | $20,332 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,036/yr | $12,466/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,729/yr | $15,813/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,262/yr | $22,415/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,459/yr | $24,181/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $225/mo | $216/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,386/yr | $16,968/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,386/yr | $15,432/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $600/yr | $999/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,492/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,653/yr | $27,636/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,400/yr | $12,762/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,190/yr | $31,887/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1400 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1290 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–32 · Math 24–30 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 29,025 | 3,564 |
| Students accepted | 22,886 | 2,946 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,689 | 657 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 22% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,010/yr | $49,175/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,922–$92,783 | $29,348–$69,631 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 52% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 29% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,843/yr | $39,326/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 21% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 38% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,210/yr | $45,016/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Engineering 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Psychology 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Communication & Journalism 11% |
| Most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees | Psychology — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,269/yr | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — $70,197/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 40% | 8.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 30,743 | 2,751 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,910 | 878 |
| Average professor pay | $11,437/mo | $9,721/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 56% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $44,450 | $32,578 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Ashland, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1856 | 1872 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Men | 51% | 37% |
| Women | 49% | 63% |
| White students | 63% | 53% |
| Black students | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 14% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 7.1% | 10% |
| Other / not reported | 3.5% | 18% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 29% | 17% |
| Students age 25+ | 27% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,607/yr | $10,493/yr |
| Endowment | $1.0B | $39.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,322 | 1,000 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,400/yr | $9,948/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,680/yr | $6,300/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Quarter |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 503 | 431 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.2M | $1.5M |
| Athletics budget | $100.3M | $7.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $104.8M | $7.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.8M | $58,173 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.