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1.7%	Black (non-Hispanic)
2.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
6.1%	Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%	Hispanic
76.2%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.0%	total international (nonresident aliens)
5.5%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


1.9%	Black (non-Hispanic)
2.1%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%	Hispanic
77.2%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.9%	total international (nonresident aliens)
6.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

175 acres

City or town school is located in:

Ashland, OR

Population of city/town:

20,000

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Branch campus located in Medford, OR.

Nearest major city:

Medford, OR

Distance of nearest major city:

15 miles

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms
single-student apartments
married-student apartments
special housing for disabled students
special housing for international students
other housing including Coed, older students or freshmen-only residence halls in a quiet, smoke-free environment.

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

70%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

23%

Percent of students who live off campus:

77%

Students required to live on campus:

All freshmen must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

50%

Student conduct policies:

honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

1500

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Special collections.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art museums, theatre complex, center of excellence for the performing arts, ecology center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

math

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological

Career placement services:

co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

The Siskiyou, published weekly

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

100

Campus-based religious organizations:

Bahai group, Baptist Student Union, Campus Christian Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Fellowship, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Newman club

Minority student organizations:

African-American, Asian-Pacific Islander, Latino, and Native American student groups

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Brass, concert, and swing choirs, chamber ensemble, symphony, vocal and instrumental jazz groups, opera workshop, photography club, debating, public radio network

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Athletic Director

Athletic department's mailing address:

Phil Pifer
Athletic Director
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 9752

School colors:

red and black

School mascot:

Raider

Athletic conference memberships:

Cascade Collegiate Conference (NAIA)

Sports offered

Scholarships?

Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

35%

Athletic facilities:

fitness center, gymnasiums, swimming pool, tennis courts

Club sports for men:

rugby, skiing, soccer

Club sports for women:

skiing

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Medford, OR (15 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Medford, OR (15 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Bear Creek Corp., Lithia Automotive Group, Roque Valley Manor, Ashland Springs Hotel, United States Social Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Moss Adams LLP Accounting, Ascension Health, Shari's Restaurant Management Corporation.

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