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

www.sou.edu

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%