Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in Oregon. The campus is located in a suburb, in Ashland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,191 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 723 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 521 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Oregon University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,427, and fees were $1,860. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,770 and $1,860 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students6,191 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1928 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (OHSU School of Nursing) ACEN 12/01/1953 - 12/31/2003 |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1120 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $60 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $165/credit | |
| In State Students | $165/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $506/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $421/credit | |
| In State Students | $421/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $527/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $22,770 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $35,420 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,625 | $20,625 | $63,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,050 | $21,050 | $26,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of Southern Oregon University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $4,185 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $828 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $2,026 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $3,254 |
| Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,325 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $13,367 |
$9,924
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,213 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,542 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,280 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,365 |
| Over $110,000$13,220 |
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Student Population
5,523
Undergrads
668
Graduates
3,841
Women
2,350
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
49% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
27% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oregon state board of nursing.
