Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University Data & Information Overview

Fair Price Value for Your Money
89% Acceptance Rate
9% Student Loan Default Rate

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Where Does Southern Oregon University Rank?

#1,184 Best Colleges in Nation
#14 Best Colleges in OR
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2026 Rankings

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National Standing

College Factual ranked SOU as #1,184 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.

SOU also holds the #14 spot on the Best Colleges in Oregon ranking.

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What Do SOU Graduates Earn?

$53,747 Avg Salary of Grads
High Earnings Boost

Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from SOU with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. This is good news for future SOU graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.

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