School Information

21.9
Total Cost $19,806
Total Enrollment 5,104
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Southern Oregon University

http://www.sou.edu
1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon 97520
(541) 552-7672

a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement; academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Southern Oregon University, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 53.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,516), and 50% receive loans ($8,997 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,454.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern Oregon University is $13,154 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Southern Oregon University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,252
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,914
Tuition Graduate in State $10,455
Tuition Graduate Out of State $17,346
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,806
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,468
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,610 people applied to Southern Oregon University. Of the applicants, 89.0% were admitted (86.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 50.0% accepted (51.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 4,427 undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (73.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 66.0% of the 677 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     45.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     31.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline rolling admissions
Admissions Office Phone 541-552-6411
Admissions Office Email admissions@sou.edu
Admissions Office Address Britt Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, OR 97520
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.sou.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.sou.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sou.edu/admissions/application
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Southern Oregon University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
 
Southern Oregon University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
American Indian/Native American Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 19 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 53 107 47
Accounting 6
Business Administration and Management, General 103 47
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 3 4
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 7
Finance, General 21
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4
Management Information Systems, General 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 51
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 51
Computer and information sciences and support services 23
Computer and Information Sciences, General 23
Education 44 17 122
Education, General 32
Elementary Education and Teaching 28 9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 14
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 90
English language and literature/letters 35
English Language and Literature, General 35
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 7
History 25
History, General 25
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 21
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis 1
International/Global Studies 13
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
Natural resources and conservation 14 3
Environmental Studies 14 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 31
Health and Physical Education, General 31
Physical sciences 32
Chemistry, General 17
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Physics, General 8
Psychology 72 15
Psychology, General 72 15
Security and protective services 57
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 57
Social sciences 66 6
Anthropology 9
Economics, General 10
Geography 4
Political Science and Government, General 8
Social Sciences, General 14 6
Sociology 21
Visual and performing arts 66 51
Acting 8
Art/Art Studies, General 34
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 3
Music, General 12 48
 
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