by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southern Oregon University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Oregon University were $12,762 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $31,887. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $2,592 in-state and $2,592 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,170 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| Total | $12,762 | $31,887 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Southern Oregon University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Southern Oregon University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Southern Oregon University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Southern Oregon University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Oregon University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,045 | $26,865 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,405 | $27,765 |
| One Year Ago | $9,675 | $28,305 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,170 | $29,295 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Southern Oregon University has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $33,002 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.63%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $13,353. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.26%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $32,927.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,353 | $32,927 |
| In 2 Years | $13,971 | $34,000 |
| In 3 Years | $14,618 | $35,108 |
| In 4 Years | $15,295 | $36,253 |
| In 5 Years | $16,003 | $37,435 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $138,288, or close to $57,237 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Southern Oregon University, head to the Southern Oregon University Financial Aid page.
