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 about Southern Oregon University

Location

Northwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Red Tailed Hawk

Website

www.sou.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$7,230

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,505

Retention Rate

70%

Enrollment

5,275

Year Established

1926

SOU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

100% of students gave Southern Oregon University 5 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

Overall, I really like Southern Oregon University. This is the third college I've attended and it is by far the most organized, helpful, and academically beneficial University that I have seen. Thank you Southern Oregon for helping me be on my way to a happy life.

Former Student - Last Attended 2011

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

It was a beautiful campus and locale, the people were bright, and it was peacable. The school is clean, the administration is friendly and very helpful. They all assist you to pursue your career goals.

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SOU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,459
Freshman Class
796
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,275

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
59%
Out-of-State
41%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
4%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

Oregon
59%
California
14%
Washington
6%
Alaska
3%
Hawaii
3%
Other
15%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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