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Ashland, OR · Bend, OR
| Southern Oregon University | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,732/yr | $18,048/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,830/yr | $11,497/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,332 | $21,221 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,466/yr | $11,716/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,813/yr | $16,694/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,415/yr | $20,055/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,181/yr | $24,478/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $216/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,968/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,432/yr | $16,386/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $999/yr | $600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,500/yr | $3,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,636/yr | $29,798/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,762/yr | $13,566/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,887/yr | $37,356/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1143–1318 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1255 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,564 | 1,787 |
| Students accepted | 2,946 | 1,223 |
| Students who enrolled | 657 | 211 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 17% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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 | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,175/yr | $64,010/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,348–$69,631 | $39,922–$92,783 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 52% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 45% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,326/yr | $50,843/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 21% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 36% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,016/yr | $57,210/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Psychology 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Communication & Journalism 11% | Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Engineering 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Engineering — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — $70,197/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $110,269/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.3% | 40% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,751 | 1,044 |
| Students per professor | 23 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 878 | 247 |
| Average professor pay | $9,721/mo | $11,502/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $32,578 | $44,450 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Ashland, OR | Bend, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1872 | 2001 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | No data reported |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Men | 37% | 53% |
| Women | 63% | 47% |
| White students | 53% | 75% |
| Black students | 1.7% | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 12% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5.8% |
| Other / not reported | 18% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 41% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,493/yr | $3,535/yr |
| Endowment | $39.8M | $10.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,000 | 297 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,948/yr | $9,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,300/yr | $5,190/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| 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 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 18 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 431 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $7.3M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $7.3M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $58,173 | No data reported |
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.