Southern Oregon University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2762 United States of America #612

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Institution Info

Founded: 1872
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 5,140 students
Faculty: 976
Website: http://www.sou.edu

About

Southern Oregon University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1872. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 5,140 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2762 · Ranked	61,21

Research Output via OpenAlex

102

h-index

51,278

Citations

1,869

Publications

808

i10-index

1,37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Oregon University's global ranking?

Southern Oregon University is ranked #2,762 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #612 position.

When was Southern Oregon University founded?

Southern Oregon University was founded in 1872, making it 154 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Southern Oregon University?

Southern Oregon University has a student body of approximately 5,140 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Southern Oregon University's research output?

Southern Oregon University has produced 1,869 research publications with 51,278 total citations and an h-index of 102, according to OpenAlex data.