SOU Affordability Options
Scholarships
SOU has many merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities. Depending upon residency status upon admission, you may be automatically considered for academic awards, or may access the Southern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA) for over 80 additional scholarship options.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid offerings may include scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study for admitted students. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required, and opens on October 1 of each year for the following academic year. Submit the FAFSA by March 15th for priority financial aid consideration.
WUE Tuition Rate
Residents of the fourteen participating Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) states automatically receive the WUE tuition rate upon admission to SOU – a savings of almost $13,000 per academic year! Visit our WUE page for more tuition saving details and a complete listing of participating states.
Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate: Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms – 2020/2021
Oregon Resident (In-State)
Tuition*
$8,820
Fees^
$2,097
Room and Board†
$14,780
TOTAL§
$25,697
Out-of-State
Tuition*
$26,100
Fees^
$2,097
Room and Board†
$14,780
TOTAL§
$42,977
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Tuition*
$13,230
Fees^
$2,097
Room and Board†
$14,780
TOTAL§
$30,107
* Tuition estimate based on full-time status of 15 credits per term for Fall, Winter, and Spring (45 credits per year) at $196 per credit hour for Oregon residents, $580 per credit hour for non-residents, and $294 per credit hour for WUE residents.
^ Includes mandatory building, incidental, health services, and student recreation center fees.
† Room & board based on Shasta Hall double-occupancy with a Red / Black meal plan.
§ Does not include indirect costs such as books, supplies, transportation, or personal expenses.
Calculating Cost
The total cost of attendance will depend on the number of credits taken, books and supplies needed for different courses, and personal spending habits. Our calculators will help you determine a more exact cost of attendance based on your specific situation.
- Tuition Calculator*
- Net Price Calculator – Freshman
- Net Price Calculator – Transfer
- Tuition and Fees Per Credit
* Tuition calculator does not include indirect expenses. To estimate total costs, use a net price calculator.
Contact SOU Admissions
SOU Office of Admissions
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6411 (local)
855.470.3377 (toll-free)
541.552.8403 (fax)
Hours of Operation
*Admissions staff is working remotely, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
*Speak to Admissions front desk directly, call 855.470.3377 between 10 am and 2 pm.
*Admission Counselors are available at their mobile numbers between 8 am and 5 pm.
*Email us any time at admissions@sou.edu
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