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  Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(541) 552-7672 Ext.
(541) 552-6161 Ext.
(541) 552-6411 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 4,998 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

About this School
Southern Oregon University is a university in Ashland, Oregon. Founded in 1926 and formerly known as Southern Oregon State College, the university is known for its criminology, environmental studies, Shakespearean Studies and theatre arts programs. It is also the headquarters for Jefferson Public Radio. Bachelors and master's programs are offered through the School of Arts and Letters, the School of Business, the School of Sciences, School of Education, and the School of Social Science, Health & Phys Ed. SOU is home to public access Rogue Valley Television.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$5,481$5,233$5,005
Out of State$17,236$16,918$16,054
Books and Supplies$1,350$1,200$1,155
On-Campus
Room and board$7,941$7,404$7,254
Other Expenses$3,600$3,300$3,966
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 28% $3,412
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 13% $1,462
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 37% $2,177
Loans to students 51% $3,816
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Teacher Education
Multiple Levels
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.

Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clu...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, an...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of t...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest grou...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, ...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Music Pedagogy
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Music Pedagogy: A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical gen...

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and oth...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Bachelor degree
Mass Communication + Media Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communica...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of ma...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photo...

Bachelor degree
International + Global Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree
Human Services
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Human Services, General: A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social...

Bachelor degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Inclu...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; stu...

Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motiva...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Mi...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemis...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, ...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in busine...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy,...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, ...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live o...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be con...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed in the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, o...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business, Management, Marketing And Related Support Services, Other.
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Business, Management, Marketing And Related Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed in the Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ac...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety o...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Bachelor degree
Athletic Training + Trainer
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Athletic Training + Trainer: A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of ath...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleon...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax acc...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Secondary Education and Teaching
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Management Information Systems
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to exter...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personn...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Finance
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounti...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Elementary Education and Teaching
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all element...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject ...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information te...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis: A program that focuses on the application of cultural studies, public policy analysis, and management skills to planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites and a...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Botany + Plant Biology
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Botany + Plant Biology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of plants, related microbial organisms, and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and structure, phytochemistry, cytology, plant genetics, plant morph...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Anthropology
Other
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Anthropology, Other: Any instructional program in Anthropology not listed in the Anthropology, General category.

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
American Indian + Native American Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate American Indian + Native American Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the pre...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Accounting
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Postbaccalaureate certificate Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget co...

Master's degree
Teacher Education + Profess Development, Levels And Methods, Other.
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Teacher Education + Profess Development, Levels And Methods, Other: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Master's degree
Social Sciences
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of t...

Master's degree
Music
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Master's degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Master's degree
Environmental Studies
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Environmental Studies: A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy,...

Master's degree
Education
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the soc...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, ac...

Master's degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Southern Oregon University

General Description for:
Southern Oregon University Master's degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

 
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