Campus & Student Life at Southern Oregon University

Home to about 4,518 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Oregon University is a public university located in Ashland, Oregon. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern Oregon University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern Oregon University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern Oregon University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Southern Oregon University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Oregon University Disability Services.

Southern Oregon University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southern Oregon University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southern Oregon University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southern Oregon University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southern Oregon University

There were 4,518 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,811 (62.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,707 (37.8%).

Southern Oregon University is Ranked #667 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Oregon University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Southern Oregon University #667 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Oregon University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Oregon University Diversity Guide.

Southern Oregon University Competes in the NIAA

Southern Oregon University has a total of 352 student athletes, 238 men and 114 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Oregon University Athletics