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2026-27 cycleAshland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution located in Ashland, Oregon. Known for its location in the Rogue Valley near the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, SOU offers strong programs in theatre, business, psychology, and environmental science.

Acceptance rate

89%

Undergrad enrollment

4,235

Test policy

Test optional

Application fee

$60

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Regular DecisionPriority application deadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Financial AidFAFSA priority consideration deadlineMarch 15, 2027
ScholarshipSouthern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA) deadlineMarch 15, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

No supplemental essays required

Southern Oregon University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.

Data gathered August 2026.