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Students attend Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Southern Oregon University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
Southern Oregon University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
Southern Oregon University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,986 students at the school (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Southern Oregon University attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Cascade Collegiate Conference and Division I Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
General Phone: (541) 552-7672
Admissions Phone: (541) 552-6411
Financial Aid Phone: (541) 552-6161
http://www.sou.edu
Southern Oregon University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 358 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, middle school teaching, education, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Liberal Arts | 215 | English, history, sociology, geography, anthropology, political science, Native American studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 194 | business management, finance, human resources, business and related services, electronic commerce, accounting, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology |
| Media | 75 | communication studies |
| Music | 59 | music, music pedagogy, music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 47 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biological and physical sciences, botany |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Oregon University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 731 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 274 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 237 | 12 |
In 2005, Southern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 4,986 students (4,130 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 80% |
| California | 5% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Southern Oregon University offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 4,130 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,330 | 1,744 | 75% | 803 | 46% |
| Men | 990 | 726 | 73% | 369 | 51% |
| Women | 1,340 | 1,018 | 76% | 434 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (541) 552-6411
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,005 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,054 |
| Room and board | $ 7,254 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,155 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,966 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Oregon University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (541) 552-6161
Southern Oregon University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $58,272 | 24 | $57,533 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $47,298 | 20 | $46,917 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $41,422 | 26 | $39,908 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $32,670 | 4 | $34,515 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $49,755 | 74 | $47,227 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I Independents |
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 54 | 127 |
| Football | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Track | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 35 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Oregon University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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