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Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University
ASHLAND, OR . 4 Year 3.6
#1437 in Best Colleges in America
1250 SISKIYOU BLVD ASHLAND, OR 97520

Overview

Southern Oregon University is a public university located in Ashland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 1872, the university spans 175 acres and has approximately 5,300 students (including undergraduates and graduate students). SOU offers academic departments in the arts, business, education, science, and technology, providing around 90 degree programs. The university operates on a 10-week semester system, emphasizing small class sizes and practical internships. The university maintains close faculty-student relationships, with over 90% of its faculty holding the highest academic degrees. It places a strong emphasis on sustainability and multicultural experiences. The campus is beautifully situated near the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, making it an ideal location for combining academic learning with artistic experiences.

Rankings

  • 266

    #266 in Best College Locations in America

  • 4

    #4 46 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 320

    #320 in Best Colleges for Psychology in America

  • Best College Locations in America 266 of 1,527
  • Best Colleges for Psychology in America 320 of 1,127
  • Best College Campuses in America 355 of 1,387

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • A Location
  • BDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    112 Graduates
  • Psychology
    99 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    58 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    45 Graduates
  • Education
    44 Graduates
  • Communications
    43 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    42 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    37 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    36 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    30 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 90%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $60
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    980-1230
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,932
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    41%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,589 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,807
  • Undergrads Over 25
    14%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes
    16%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Frontier Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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