SOU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,142

Cost of attendance at Southern Oregon University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,962

Cost of attendance at Southern Oregon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southern Oregon University was $12,134. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SOU

SOU net price calculator

$12,134

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Oregon and nationwide.

Oregon's average	$16,358
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SOU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,134	$1,328 (12%)	$7,991	$9,786	$10,300	$11,531	$12,333
2021	$10,806	$1,216 (10%)	$7,068	$7,503	$11,223	$14,817	$14,528
2020	$12,022	$1,782 (17%)	$7,293	$9,270	$10,562	$14,028	$14,185
2019	$10,240	$316 (3%)	$5,758	$7,832	$10,227	$13,123	$13,647
2018	$9,924	$985 (11%)	$6,213	$7,542	$9,280	$12,365	$13,220
2017	$8,939	$6,065 (40%)	$5,659	$6,584	$7,936	$11,467	$12,895
2016	$15,004	$1,356 (10%)	$12,868	$12,657	$15,646	$19,378	$19,483
2015	$13,648	$659 (5%)	$11,325	$11,093	$13,802	$17,390	$17,964
2014	$12,989	--	$10,779	$13,292	$13,731	$16,303	$17,173

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southern Oregon University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,142	$430 (2%)	$11,142	$13,001	$999
2021	$25,572	$1,231 (5%)	$10,710	$13,863	$999
2020	$24,341	$1,136 (5%)	$10,479	$12,863	$999
2019	$23,205	$327 (1%)	$9,615	$12,591	$999
2018	$22,878	$405 (2%)	$9,287	$12,592	$999
2017	$22,473	$927 (4%)	$8,523	$12,951	$999
2016	$21,546	$750 (4%)	$8,145	$12,402	$999
2015	$20,796	$509 (3%)	$7,701	$12,135	$960
2014	$20,287	$962 (5%)	$7,438	$11,820	$1,029
2013	$19,325	--	$7,109	$11,316	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SOU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,000 dormitories available to its students at $8,235 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SOU is $915 per month.
Does SOU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SOU for one academic year is $5,925, which works out to $658 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SOU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $999.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SOU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: $1,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,500
How much is SOU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SOU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southern Oregon University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$201	$505
For out-of-state students	$597	$610

Housing and Meal

Southern Oregon University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southern Oregon University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,925	$8,235	N/A	1,000
2021	$5,763	$7,986	N/A	950
2020	$5,568	$7,686	N/A	1,000
2019	$5,751	$7,479	N/A	1,200
2018	$5,640	$7,191	N/A	1,200
2017	$5,475	$7,065	N/A	1,200
2016	$5,250	$6,855	N/A	1,000

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southern Oregon University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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