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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: SOU
Public school in Ashland, Oregon, United States of America
Founded in 1872 as Ashland Academy and renamed Southern Oregon University in 1997, SOU enrolls 5,371 students (4,368 undergraduates and 1,003 graduates) on its 175-acre campus just 14 miles from the California border. Classified as an R2 doctoral university, it offers more than 60 bachelor’s and 30 master’s degree programs across six schools, and reported a $38 million endowment in 2021. SOU supports student life through NCAA Division II athletics as the Raiders, hosts Jefferson Public Radio’s headquarters, and has five LEED-certified facilities emphasizing sustainability.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
SOU admits first-time freshmen through a test-optional policy: SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required; admission decisions are based on GPA, coursework, essays, and other holistic factors. Submitted scores are used for placement and scholarship consideration but are not required for general admission.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is a private for-profit online college in Portland, Oregon, specializing in holistic health education and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is a public community college in Pendleton, Oregon, with an open-door admission policy and multiple branch centers serving Umatilla, Morrow, and Baker counties.
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Bushnell University is a private, non-profit Christian liberal arts university in Eugene, Oregon, affiliated with the Disciples of Christ and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Bend, Oregon, United States of America
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is a public community college in Bend, Oregon, serving residents of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties with two-year degrees and certificates.
Salem, Oregon, United States of America
Chemeketa Community College (CCC) is a public community college in Salem, Oregon, with a campus in McMinnville and education centers in Dallas, Brooks, and Woodburn, serving nearly 30,000 students annually.
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Clackamas Community College (CCC) is a public two-year community college in Oregon City, Oregon, established in 1966 and serving over 25,000 students across three campuses.
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