SOU Description
A public university located in Ashland, Oregon, Southern Oregon University offers stellar academic opportunities for the most ambitious and adventurous.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in almost every traditional discipline, and promotes an honors program, community-based learning, internships, international programs, and internships for its students to participate in.
Master’s degrees can be earned in several fields of Education, Computer Science, Mental Health Counseling, Business Administration, Management, Theatre Studies, and Spanish.
Study abroad programs are popular among Southern Oregon University students. Students can participate in over 50 programs in over 50 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania.
Student life opportunities dominate the campus, with adventurous outdoor activities, performing arts productions, community service programs, residential life, and athletic teams.
Student support services are promoted for the use of all students, such as the health clinic, academic advising, career center, and financial aid advising.
Southern Oregon University is committed to providing a welcoming, fun academic environment which encourages creative growth, adventuresome progress, and educational enlightenment.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$6,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,914
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
4,966
SOU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 4,459
- Freshman Class
- 709
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,966
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 89%
- Graduate
- 11%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 95%
- Part-Time
- 5%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 63%
- Out-of-State
- 37%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 61%
- Men
- 39%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 13%
Students State Origin
- Oregon
- 63%
- California
- 16%
- Washington
- 6%
- Alaska
- 4%
- Hawaii
- 3%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%