Admissions
International Students - Estimated Expenses 2011 - 2012
The estimated expenses listed here are for the academic year from mid-September to mid-June.
Full Admission to SOU Estimated Costs
| Tuition | $15,120 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $7,325 |
| Books | $1,215 |
| Health Insurance | $1,113 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,560 |
| Total | $28,000 * |
Intensive English Program (IEP) Estimated Costs
| Tuition | $9,000 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Room and Board | $7,325 |
| Books | $1,215 |
| Health Insurance | $1,113 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,560 |
| Total | $22,000 * |
Southern must certify a larger amount if the student is married and bringing their spouse and/or children. The extra cost is $8,000 for the spouse and $5,000 per child.
Students wishing to enroll in courses during the summer quarter would need to show an additional $5,000 for the cost of summer study. For those remaining in the US over the summer but not attending university, one needs to allow a minimum of $2,000 for living expenses.
A minimum of one-third of the tuition and fees must be paid at the beginning of each term. Students will not be billed the cost of tuition and fees until they have registered for courses.
* These estimates are based on students who are single and for students living in Southern Oregon University housing; students living off campus may require additional funds, depending on accommodations. These estimates also do not include the cost of transportation from your home to SOU and return.