Southern Oregon University

Overview

Southern Oregon University is a Comprehensive institution located in Ashland, OR, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR  97520
United States

Contact Mr. Kelly Moutsatson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@sou.edu
Phone: 541-552-6411
Fax: 541-552-6614

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business Statistics
Hotel/motel Administration
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Premedical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music
Music Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,779

Applied

2,125

Accepted

5,256

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,762

Females Applied

1,384

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,017

Males Applied

741

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.33

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	545	490	600
SAT Math	490	430	550
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,740

In-state

23,670

Out-of-state

Fees

1,875

Full-time student fees

12,255

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

10,839

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,040

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,802

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,263

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

7,050

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

98%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,256

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

40%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.48%
Black or African American	2.39%
White or Caucasian	59.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.29%
Asian	1.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.87%
Two or more races	8.97%
Other	11.45%

Gender

Male (38.81%)

Female (61.19%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	17%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Southern Oregon Arts and Research Symposium, International Week and One World (performing arts series)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Native American Student Union, International Student Association, Impact (religious club), Ho`opa`a Hawaii Club and Omicron Delta Kappa

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Football
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer
Softball
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

323

Total Faculty

26:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 159

Male - 153

Female - 170

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