Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 552-6411

University Control:	Public
Founded In:	1926
Average Costs:	In-state: $; Out-of-state: $

Southern Oregon University is a contemporary public liberal arts and sciences university with a growing national reputation for excellence in teaching. It places student learning, inside and outside the classroom, at the heart of all programs and services. SOU is proud of its strengths in the sciences and humanities; its continuing tradition of preparing outstanding teachers, business leaders, and other professionals; and its designation as Oregon's Center of Excellence in the Fine and Performing Arts. SOU was recently selected by the New York Times as a "hidden gem" in American higher education, recognizing our excellence in teaching undergraduate students.