Southern Oregon Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Southern Oregon University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Southern Oregon to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Southern Oregon University (Southern Oregon)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Southern Oregon's acceptance rate is 88.62% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,320 students applied and 2,056 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Southern Oregon.

To apply to Southern Oregon, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Southern Oregon's acceptance rate places 8th out of 25 Oregon colleges with competitive admission.
Southern Oregon's yield rate is 29.33%, which is slightly higher by 3.87 percentage points (approximately 15.2% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Southern Oregon at Oregon colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Southern Oregon's acceptance rate is 88.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.33%. 780 men and 1,264 women applied to Southern Oregon and 688 men and 1,133 women students were accepted.

Among them, 209 men and 278 women were enrolled in Southern Oregon. You can explore the Southern Oregon's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southern Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,320	780	1,264	0	276
Admitted	2,056	688	1,133	0	235
Enrolled	603	209	278	0	116
Acceptance Rate	88.62%	88.21%	89.64%	-	85.14%
Yield	29.33%	30.38%	24.54%	-	49.36%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Southern Oregon University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 603 first-year students enrolled in Southern Oregon. The proportion of full-time students is 95.02% and part-time students is 4.98%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.66% and women students is 46.10%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southern Oregon.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southern Oregon
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	603	209	278	116
Full-time	573	199	262	112
Part-time	30	10	16	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Southern Oregon. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Oregon University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Southern Oregon Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Southern Oregon:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.sou.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://sou.edu/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Southern Oregon?

Southern Oregon is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 88.62%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Southern Oregon?

Southern Oregon does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Southern Oregon require essays or personal statements?

Southern Oregon does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Southern Oregon admission?

Southern Oregon does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Southern Oregon does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Southern Oregon requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Southern Oregon requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Southern Oregon?

The institutional SAT code for Southern Oregon is 4702.