At Southern Oregon University, our admission decisions are based on a holistic review of all information, both academic and personal, presented in your application.
Applicants should have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete the following college preparatory subjects with a C- or better:
- English (4 years)
- Mathematics (3 years: 1 year each of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
- Science (3 years: 2 years of a lab science)
- Social Sciences (3 years)
- Second Language (2 years of the same language)
Applicants who feel they fall below our averages or who may not meet minimum requirements are encouraged to submit any or all of the following with their application for admission:
- Letters of recommendation (from academic sources)
- Writing sample
- Resume
- Other supporting materials
2019/2020 Admitted Freshmen Averages:
Effective March 2020, we have adopted test-optional admissions. For reference, our students’ average academic profile for fall 2019 entry is as follows.
- GPA: 3.33
- SAT: 1020 (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math)
- ACT: 22 (composite)