| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 306 | 46.65% |
| California | 235 | 35.82% |
| Washington | 34 | 5.18% |
| Hawaii | 26 | 3.96% |
| Alaska | 19 | 2.90% |
| Idaho | 7 | 1.07% |
| Nevada | 7 | 1.07% |
| Colorado | 5 | 0.76% |
| Arizona | 3 | 0.46% |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 0.30% |
| Texas | 2 | 0.30% |
| Montana | 2 | 0.30% |
| Wyoming | 2 | 0.30% |
| Nebraska | 1 | 0.15% |
| Utah | 1 | 0.15% |
| Virginia | 1 | 0.15% |
| New York | 1 | 0.15% |
The majority of the Southern Oregon University students who live in the U.S. are from Oregon. Student location diversity is higher than average.