
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 * |
| 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 * |
If you are married and bringing a spouse and/or children, you should allow a minimum of $8,000 for your spouse and $5,000 per child for living expenses.
If you plan to enroll in courses during the summer quarter, you will need to pay an additional $5,000 for the cost of summer study. If you plan to remain in the US over the summer, but do not take summer classes, you will need to allow a minimum of $2,000 for living expenses.
A minimum of one-third of your tuition and fees must be paid at the beginning of each term. You will not be billed the cost of tuition and fees until you 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 between your home and SOU. Your actual costs will vary depending upon the number of credit hours you take, the cost of your books, and your own personal spending habits.