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Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon

6,200 Students on Campus
Ashland Location
221,331 Metro Population
6,200 Students on Campus
Ashland Location
221,331 Metro Population

About This Campus

Southern Oregon University is beautifully situated on 175 acres in the heart of Ashland, nestled in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains. The campus features state-of-the-art laboratories, lecture halls and auditoriums, sports facilities, food courts, and more. There are four main resident hall complexes, including some with suite-style living. SOU is committed to sustainability, which is integral to all we do. It includes solar power production, bicycle and pedestrian initiatives, and recycling. Most food served on the SOU campus is sourced from local and organic growers. SOU offers a refreshing approach to a comprehensive liberal arts education. Many of the faculty are award-winning teachers who have earned national and international recognition. Students from more than 44 states and many countries take advantage of an excellent liberal arts education with breadth and depth of programs combined with the personalized attention found in a small college town.

Nationally recognized for sustainability, first Bee Campus USA, LEED Gold certified housing, and listed as a "Cool School".

One of the best hiking colleges in America, says Backpacker magazine

SOU earns 5 stars from the Campus Pride Index, list of LGBTQ-friendly colleges

Helpful Information

  • Class size averages 19 students

  • NSE students receive priority registration along with regular degree-seeking students

  • Advising will assist and work with you to help get the courses you need

Location Information

The SOU campus is located on the main boulevard of Ashland (pop. 21,000) making it easily accessible by bike, car or bus. It is a mile from downtown shopping, restaurants and bars. Mount Ashland, a local ski resort, is a short twenty minute drive. Other recreational activities such as hiking, mountain and road biking, running, and camping are available. The airport is located in Medford (pop. 82,000), 13 miles away.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/23/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/11/2026

Winter Start Date: 01/04/2027 - Winter End Date: 03/19/2027

Spring Start Date: 03/29/2027 - Spring End Date: 06/11/2027

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Digital Cinema, Emerging Media & Digital Arts, Music, and Theatre. Some majors require prerequisites and can be popular, filling quickly. Students should have flexibility in their course selection.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/10/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $3572.85
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $85975
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 16
  • Host Payment: 16
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Course Fees / Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$50
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Matriculation Fee
$375
Year
Away
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/10/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4368
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-Campus housing is preferred - the local area does not have many apartments or rooms for rent. Finding an off-campus location that is affordable can be challenging.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1920
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: