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Tommy Elms
Class of 2010 English/Creative Writing major from Arlington, Virginia
I was looking a private Oregon colleges until I found SOU. SOU is the perfect size and is affordable for me and my parents.
Looking for the perfect university?
Southern Oregon University was recently named by the New York Times a "hidden gem" of higher education. Why are we recognized in this way?
- We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
- We have a small 19 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 25 student average class size.
- Classes here are taught by faculty dedicated to teaching and not by graduate assistants.
- 93% of our instructors hold a Ph.D. or equivalent highest degree.
- We are in a location that offers tons of outdoor and cultural opportunities.
- Southern Oregon University offers you a solid liberal arts education where you learn to think broadly, creatively, and critically; skills that are vital for your future success.
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