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ACT
20/26
SAT
870/1120
Estimated Cost
$26,748
Financial Aid
$35,518
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University (SOU) is a public liberal arts college located in Ashland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1926, it was formerly known as Southern Oregon College (SOC) and Southern Oregon State College (SOSC). SOU offers programs in business, economics, criminology, natural sciences, including environmental science, Shakespearean studies and theatre arts programs. It is headquarters for Jefferson Public Radio and public access station Rogue Valley Television. SOU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
Southern Oregon University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1258 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Oregon
#14 of 88
2024 Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#5 of 26
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Southern Oregon University is Business Management followed by Education, Visual/Performing Arts, Psychology and Parks & Recreation.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Southern Oregon University within four or six years.