Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University is a public four-year institution located in Ashland, Oregon, a midsize suburban area in the Rogue Valley near the California border. The university enrolls 10,699 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its career-focused program offerings, Southern Oregon University provides an associate-level program in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, complementing its broader range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across the liberal arts, sciences, and professional fields.

Located in Ashland, OR, home to the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Southern Oregon University serves students from the Rogue Valley and surrounding southern Oregon region. The university's combination of arts and sciences offerings with applied health programs provides students with diverse educational pathways in a scenic and culturally active community.