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Southern Oregon University Teaching Programs

Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, OR. A Suburban Area offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Southern Oregon University Rankings

SOU is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#132 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#810 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southern Oregon University?

Contact details for SOU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone:	5415527672
Website:	www.sou.edu/
Admissions:	www.sou.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	sou.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into SOU?

You can apply to SOU online at: https://sou.edu/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/

SOU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SOU

Here’s what SOU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SOU?

SOU maintains an acceptance rate of 89%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SOU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	780	688	88%
Women	1,264	1,133	90%

Can I Afford Southern Oregon University?

The average net price after aid at SOU is $16,470. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,170
In-State Fees	$2,592
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,295
Out-of-State Fees	$2,592
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,762
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,887

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at SOU receive some form of financial aid (595 students).

Nearly 48% of students at SOU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,889 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,169.

Student Loan Debt

28% of SOU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,495 per year.

Southern Oregon University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,923 students enrolled at SOU. SOU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,911 undergraduate students at SOU, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Oregon University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	288
White	1,164
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	212
Non-Resident	26

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SOU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	324
California	98
Washington	30
Nevada	14
Hawaii	8

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern Oregon University Graduate Student Diversity

1,003 of SOU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SOU, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Oregon University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	79
White	432
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	51
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at Southern Oregon University

SOU delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,266 undergraduate students at SOU took at least one online class — of those, 344 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 182 students took at least one online class and 308 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Southern Oregon University

The following teaching programs are offered at SOU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	18	33	—	112
Education, General	38	58	—	102
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	8	—	10

Academic Programs at Southern Oregon University

SOU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SOU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.