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Southern Oregon University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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1250 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, OR 97520
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Foreign Language
2
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Required for some
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Required for some
September 1
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland
OR
97520
Fax
(541) 552-6329
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
89% of 2,320 applicants were admitted
Women
90% of 1,264 applicants were admitted
Men
88% of 780 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
819 (45%) of 1,821 admitted students enrolled
Women
528 (47%) of 1,133 admitted students enrolled
Men
291 (42%) of 688 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
63%
2.00 - 2.49
36%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
15%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
34%
Score of 300 - 400
7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 24 - 29
27%
Score of 18 - 23
60%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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