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Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University, founded in 1869, is a coeducational, public, liberal arts university. Its 175-acre campus is located in Ashland, in southwestern Oregon.

Tuition & Fees

$9,642

$25,572

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
39%
400-499
36%
300-399
6%
600-699
4%
500-599
45%
400-499
44%
300-399
7%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
31%
400-499
43%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
29%
18-23
36%
12-17
23%
6-11
2%
30-36
1%
24-29
27%
18-23
40%
12-17
32%
30-36
6%
24-29
30%
18-23
47%
12-17
17%
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

1

teacher

26

students

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,125
Declined + 654
Total Received 2,779
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Public

5,256

undergraduate students

858

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges on a Quarter System
Colleges on a Quarter System
Colleges With Excellent Theater Programs
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Great Colleges for the Liberal Arts
Great Colleges for the Liberal Arts
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Psychology
  3. Criminology
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Codes

SAT 4702
ACT 3496

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School Facts

Southern Oregon University, founded in 1869, is a coeducational, public, liberal arts university. Its 175-acre campus is located in Ashland, in southwestern Oregon.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 6,114
Established in 1926
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Ashland, OR

175-acre campus in Ashland (population: 21,117), 10 miles from Medford; branch campus in Medford. Served by bus; air serves Medford; train serves Klamath Falls (70 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
17%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
18%
500-599
39%
400-499
36%
300-399
6%
600-699
4%
500-599
45%
400-499
44%
300-399
7%
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
31%
400-499
43%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
29%
18-23
36%
12-17
23%
6-11
2%
30-36
1%
24-29
27%
18-23
40%
12-17
32%
30-36
6%
24-29
30%
18-23
47%
12-17
17%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Required of some
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,125
Declined + 654
Total Received 2,779

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Recommendations
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Kelly Moutsatson
Director of Admissions
P: 541 552-6411
F: 541 552-8403
admissions@sou.edu

Financial Aid

98%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,839

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,740
Room $7,479
Board $4,776
Additional fees $1,902
Books & supplies $999
Total $22,896
Average Financial Aid - $10,839
Total with Avg. Aid $12,057

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,376,057
State $1,771,737
Institutional $1,857,068
Other external $88,197
Total $11,093,059

Non-need-based

Federal $7,504
State
Institutional $397,897
Other external $538,783
Total $944,184

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 541 552-6754
F: 541 552-6035
esc@sou.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Kristen Gast
Director of Financial Aid
gastk@sou.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
football
soccer
softball
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

rugby, skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, indoor volleyball, softball

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Athletic Directors

Matt Sayre (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference, Frontier Conference
Mascot
Red Tailed Hawk
School colors
red and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Development
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
Emerging Media/Digital Arts
English
Environmental Education
Environmental Science/Policy
Financial Mathematics
French Language Teaching
Health/Physical Education
Healthcare Administration
History
Human Service
Innovation/Leadership
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics/Computer Science
Music
Music Performance
Nursing
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Outdoor Adventure/Expedition Leadership
Political Science
Production Design
Psychology
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish Language Teaching
Spanish Language/Culture
Special Education
Teaching
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Psychology
  3. Criminology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,114

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

5,256
students

Female
61%
3,216

Male
39%
2,040

14%

858
students

Female
64%
553

Male
36%
305

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

64%

3,391
students

Female
61%
2,043

Male
39%
1,348

36%

1,865
students

Female
63%
1,173

Male
37%
692

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
38%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

80%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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