Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
5,179
Total Number of Undergrads
4,396
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
43%
40-99 Students
5%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
42%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
45%
54%
Ethnicity

African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
White
79%
Hispanic
3%
Native American
1%
Unknown
8%

What Students Are Saying

The academics vary from department to department, but all in all the academics are very high par. Again, it's really dependent on the amount of work that you put into the classes and the type of questions that you ask your professors/ your own willingness to ask questions and speak up.
Joseph from Ashland, OR
I am in my third year at Southern Oregon University and have yet to feel stagnate in my studies. Each year I continue to grow in my academics and sometimes even surprise myself. Being in school for four years is a long time but constantly learning new and exciting things at SOU makes the time fly by.
Brittany from Silverdale, WA
Some courses are easier than others, but they all require at LEAST 8 hours of time spent on doing homework outside of class.
Beatriz from Yreka, CA
I'm challenged in every class but at the same time, I know I'm right at the level I need to be. All of the professors I have are really good at getting students involved in class and helping them out. You have to pay attention to do well in class but you can still have a life outside of the classes.
Laura from Wilsonville, OR
I feel challenged in my classes, but it is a bit of a mixed bag. It of course depends on what teacher you have. You get out what you put in.
Savel from Talent, OR
Great teachers, hard but friendly
Kaylie from Long Beach, CA
The classes are structured in a way to help the student achieve success. There is homework but you're not smothered in it. Even with taking 16 credits one term i was still able to complete my assignments and still have some free time. all of the homework is directly related to what is being studied and not a lot of fluff.
Susan from Medford, OR