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SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (SOU)

  • 1250 Siskiyou Blvd
  • Ashland, OR 97520
  • OPEID College Code: 00321900
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  • General Phone: (541) 552-7672
  • President: Dr. Mary Cullinan
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,104
  • College Alias: SOU
  • College Mascot: Raiders
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Southern Oregon University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Mission Statement
  • Southern Oregon University challenges individuals to grow intellectually and personally as life long learners. We are an inclusive community that fosters student success by teaching, serving, creating, and leading. We engage regional, national, and international partners in meaningful research and civic, professional and artistic contributions. (In the process of being revised.)
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Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6419691,610
Number Granted Admission (%)553 (86%)876 (90%)1,429 (89%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)282 (51%)427 (49%)709 (50%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam56379%
ACT ® Exam16221%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450580
SAT ® Math440560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving53%31%30%41%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,291$4,204$2,485$1,719
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.0%3.3%3.5%
Number in Default444346
Number in Repayment1,4421,2801,286
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,252$5,718$5,502
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,252$5,718$5,502
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,914$18,264$17,580
Books and Supplies$1,350$1,350$1,350
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,454$8,418$7,941
Other Expenses$3,750$3,750$3,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,806$19,236$18,393
In-State$19,806$19,236$18,393
Out of State$33,468$31,782$30,471
Off Campus
In-District$7,602$7,068$6,852
In-State$7,602$7,068$6,852
Out of State$21,264$19,614$18,930
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,602$7,068$6,852
In-State$7,602$7,068$6,852
Out of State$21,264$19,614$18,930
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-191
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting6--
Business Administration-10347
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other34-
E-Commerce7--
Finance21--
Human Resources4--
Management Information Systems12--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-51-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-23-
 
Education
Education--32
Elementary Education289-
Secondary Education2--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--90
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-8-
Middle School Education14--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-35-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Native American Studies4--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-7-
 
History
History-25-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis1--
Global Studies-13-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-8-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other-1-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-7-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies-143
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-17-
Geology and Earth Science-7-
Physics-8-
 
Psychology
Psychology-7215
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-31-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-57-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-9-
Economics-10-
Geography-4-
Political Science-8-
Social Sciences-146
Sociology-21-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-8-
Drama-123
Music-1248
Art Studies-34-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,104
    • Undergraduate: 4,427 Graduate: 677
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,121 Female: 2,983
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,903 Female: 2,524
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 218 Female: 459
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,571 Part-Time: 1,533
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,340 Part-Time: 1,087
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 231 Part-Time: 446
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien992%
American Indian982%
Black872%
Asian2144%
Hispanic2315%
White3,92777%
Unknown4489%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181643%
Ages 18-191,08121%
Ages 20-211,09721%
Ages 22-2493618%
Ages 25-2963212%
Ages 30-343697%
Ages 35-392375%
Ages 40-492966%
Ages 50-652405%
Age Over 65480.9%
Age Unknown40.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees703548155
Faculty Status33423797
Tenured Faculty1471389
Graduate Assistants10-10
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service30821197
Primarily Instruction29319697
Primarily Public Service1515-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2626-
Other Professionals18415826
Technical and/or Paraprofessional18515332
Clerical And Secretarial876918
Skilled Crafts1717-
Service and/or Maintenance44413
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,328 (194)$57,830 (117)$54,046 (77)
Professor$68,679 (71)$68,964 (49)$68,046 (22)
Associate Professor$55,424 (64)$55,552 (37)$55,248 (27)
Assistant Professor$46,703 (21)$46,670 (12)$46,747 (9)
Instructor$40,093 (38)$40,599 (19)$39,587 (19)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$84,102 (2)$97,152 (1)$71,052 (1)
Professor$97,152 (1)$97,152 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$71,052 (1)- (-)$71,052 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,455 (196)$58,013 (118)$54,099 (78)
Professor$68,830 (72)$69,174 (50)$68,046 (22)
Associate Professor$55,465 (65)$55,552 (37)$55,351 (28)
Assistant Professor$46,703 (21)$46,670 (12)$46,747 (9)
Instructor$40,093 (38)$40,599 (19)$39,587 (19)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$439,465$262,707$176,758
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes265164101
Unduplicated Athletes264164100
Basketball281513
All Track Combined714526
Football6666-
Soccer21-21
Softball21-21
Tennis7-7
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling3838-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,865$29,443
Assistant Coaches-$7,484$2,411
 
Coaches
All Coaches372116
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students31%
 
By Gender
Male28%
Female34%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien38%
American Indian6%
Black33%
Asian27%
Hispanic26%
White33%
Unknown24%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less18%
5 Years27%
6 Years31%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1626
Liquor Related3250
On Campus
Drug Related1730
Liquor Related4555
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary510
Arson33
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary1114
Arson34
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