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Southern Oregon University

  • LocationAshland, OR
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,371 students
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Southern Oregon University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Southern Oregon University is served by the Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center, which the Archdiocese of Portland lists among its college campus ministries. The Newman Center's own page says it meets on Monday and Thursday evenings in a Stevenson Union room on the SOU campus, and its Masses and confessions are held at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, whose pastor is Father Brent Crowe.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 10

  • Saturday5:00 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
  • Sunday9:30 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
  • Sunday12:00 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Spanish-language Mass.
  • Sunday5:00 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
  • Tuesday12:00 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
  • Wednesday8:30 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Rosary at 8:00 AM.
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  • Thursday12:00 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
  • Friday8:30 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Rosary at 8:00 AM.
  • Saturday9:00 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · First Saturdays only; includes Anointing of the Sick.
  • Thursday6:30 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Once per month, Newman Center Mass with dinner afterwards.

Confession 3

  • Saturday3:30 PMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Runs 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Every Saturday except first Saturdays; or by appointment.
  • Saturday8:15 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Runs 8:15 to 8:45 AM. First Saturdays only, before the First Saturday Mass.
  • Saturday9:30 AMOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church · Runs 9:30 to 11:00 AM. First Saturdays only.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
    The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
    The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
    The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
    The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
    The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
    The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
    The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
    The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
    The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    “Once per month, we will meet for Mass on Thursdays at 6:30pm at OLM with dinner provided afterwards.”
    The Newman Center holds a monthly Thursday evening Mass with dinner at the parish.
  2. Reconciliation | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Confessions FIRST SATURDAYS (ONLY) 8:15-8:45 am (Before First Saturday Mass) 9:30-11:00 am NO AFTERNOON CONFESSIONS ON FIRST SATURDAYS ALL OTHER SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30 pm (Or by appointment)”
    Confession is scheduled every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with separate first-Saturday times.
    “Confessions FIRST SATURDAYS (ONLY) 8:15-8:45 am (Before First Saturday Mass) 9:30-11:00 am NO AFTERNOON CONFESSIONS ON FIRST SATURDAYS ALL OTHER SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30 pm (Or by appointment)”
    Confession is scheduled every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with separate first-Saturday times.
    “Confessions FIRST SATURDAYS (ONLY) 8:15-8:45 am (Before First Saturday Mass) 9:30-11:00 am NO AFTERNOON CONFESSIONS ON FIRST SATURDAYS ALL OTHER SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30 pm (Or by appointment)”
    Confession is scheduled every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with separate first-Saturday times.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Southern Oregon University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miOur Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center (at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church): 0.8 miSouthern Oregon University (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Listed by the Archdiocese of Portland under College Campus Ministry; the Newman Center's page names Southern Oregon University.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Young Adult Networks | Archdiocese of Portland in Oregonarchdpdx.org/young-adults · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “College Campus Ministry The goal of all Newman Centers is to support students in becoming lifelong disciples, with a faith that thrives, not just survives college. Portland State Newman University of Oregon Newman Oregon State Newman University of Portland Western Oregon Newman Southern Oregon Newman”
      The diocese lists a Southern Oregon Newman among its college campus ministries.
    2. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center at Southern Oregon University.”
      The Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center is the Catholic ministry for Southern Oregon University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Father Brent Crowe is listed as pastor of the parish that hosts the Newman Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Pastor | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/meet-the-pastor · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Brent Crowe Father Brent was ordained a deacon in 2017 and then spent a summer serving at St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton before serving as deacon at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northeast Portland. He was ordained by Archbishop Alexander Sample June 2, 2018, and was assigned as parochial vicar of St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton. In 2020 he was assigned as the Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, and then on July 1, 2023, Archbishop Sample assigned him as Pastor.”
      Father Brent Crowe is the pastor of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass is listed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the parish church; no Monday Mass appears on the published daily schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
      The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM plus three Sunday Masses (9:30 AM, 12:00 PM in Spanish, 5:00 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
      The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, except first Saturdays (which have their own times).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions FIRST SATURDAYS (ONLY) 8:15-8:45 am (Before First Saturday Mass) 9:30-11:00 am NO AFTERNOON CONFESSIONS ON FIRST SATURDAYS ALL OTHER SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30 pm (Or by appointment)”
      Confession is scheduled every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with separate first-Saturday times.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Newman Center Monday Bible study is the only Catholic student group found on official pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We meet every Monday for a Bible Study at 7pm in room 315 in the Stevenson Union on SOU Campus, and we meet every Thursday at 7pm in the same room for an evening of fellowship, discussion, prayer, and pizza!”
      The Newman Center holds a weekly Bible study and a Thursday fellowship evening for students in the Stevenson Union on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (One kind found: small-group Bible study and discussion. Parish-wide retreats and RCIA were not counted because they are not presented as campus programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We meet every Monday for a Bible Study at 7pm in room 315 in the Stevenson Union on SOU Campus, and we meet every Thursday at 7pm in the same room for an evening of fellowship, discussion, prayer, and pizza!”
      The Newman Center holds a weekly Bible study and a Thursday fellowship evening for students in the Stevenson Union on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (13 weekly times documented: 10 Mass, 3 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Confession is scheduled every Saturday afternoon, and Masses are listed on Saturday, Sunday and four weekdays.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 9:30 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Spanish Español ES 5:00 PM English English EN”
      The parish lists a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and three Sunday Masses.
      “Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12:00 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8:00 am Thursday: 12:00 PM English English EN Friday: 8:30 AM English English EN Rosary at 8 am”
      The parish lists weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    2. Reconciliation | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confessions FIRST SATURDAYS (ONLY) 8:15-8:45 am (Before First Saturday Mass) 9:30-11:00 am NO AFTERNOON CONFESSIONS ON FIRST SATURDAYS ALL OTHER SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30 pm (Or by appointment)”
      Confession is scheduled every Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with separate first-Saturday times.
  • The Archdiocese of Portland lists a Southern Oregon Newman among its college campus ministries, and the Newman Center's own page names Southern Oregon University.
    Sources (2)
    1. Young Adult Networks | Archdiocese of Portland in Oregonarchdpdx.org/young-adults · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “College Campus Ministry The goal of all Newman Centers is to support students in becoming lifelong disciples, with a faith that thrives, not just survives college. Portland State Newman University of Oregon Newman Oregon State Newman University of Portland Western Oregon Newman Southern Oregon Newman”
      The diocese lists a Southern Oregon Newman among its college campus ministries.
    2. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center at Southern Oregon University.”
      The Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center is the Catholic ministry for Southern Oregon University.

Concerns

  • The priest named on the parish site is the pastor of the parish that hosts the Newman Center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Pastor | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/meet-the-pastor · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Brent Crowe Father Brent was ordained a deacon in 2017 and then spent a summer serving at St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton before serving as deacon at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northeast Portland. He was ordained by Archbishop Alexander Sample June 2, 2018, and was assigned as parochial vicar of St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton. In 2020 he was assigned as the Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church, and then on July 1, 2023, Archbishop Sample assigned him as Pastor.”
      Father Brent Crowe is the pastor of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church.
  • The Newman Center's campus meetings are held in a university room, and its Mass is held at a parish church off campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We meet every Monday for a Bible Study at 7pm in room 315 in the Stevenson Union on SOU Campus, and we meet every Thursday at 7pm in the same room for an evening of fellowship, discussion, prayer, and pizza!”
      The Newman Center holds a weekly Bible study and a Thursday fellowship evening for students in the Stevenson Union on campus.
    2. Contact Us | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church 987 Hillview Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: 1-541-482-1146 Email: olmop@mind.net”
      The parish and Newman Center address is 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland, OR 97520.

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The Catholic center

Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center (at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church)

  • Address: 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland, OR 97520
  • Distance from campus: 0.8 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church

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Source: ourladymt.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ourladymt.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly Thursday Mass and dinnerOff campus
    Once per month, Thursdays at 6:30 PM
    Mass at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church for Newman Center members, with dinner afterwards.
    ourladymt.org

Faith formation 1

  • Newman Center Monday Bible StudyOn campus
    Mondays during the school year, 7 to 9 PM
    Bible study for students and young adults, held in Room 315 of the Stevenson Union on the SOU campus.
    ourladymt.org, ourladymt.org

Social life 1

  • Newman Center Thursday FellowshipOn campus
    Thursdays during the school year, 7 to 9 PM
    Evening of fellowship, discussion, prayer and pizza in Room 315 of the Stevenson Union; occasionally held at the parish for Mass and dinner.
    ourladymt.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Young Adult Networks | Archdiocese of Portland in Oregonarchdpdx.org/young-adults · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “College Campus Ministry The goal of all Newman Centers is to support students in becoming lifelong disciples, with a faith that thrives, not just survives college. Portland State Newman University of Oregon Newman Oregon State Newman University of Portland Western Oregon Newman Southern Oregon Newman”
    The diocese lists a Southern Oregon Newman among its college campus ministries.
  2. The Newman Center | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/the-newman-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are the Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center at Southern Oregon University.”
    The Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center is the Catholic ministry for Southern Oregon University.
    “We are the Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center at Southern Oregon University.”
    The Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center is the Catholic ministry for Southern Oregon University.
  3. Contact Us | Our Lady of the Mountain Parishourladymt.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church 987 Hillview Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: 1-541-482-1146 Email: olmop@mind.net”
    The parish and Newman Center address is 987 Hillview Drive, Ashland, OR 97520.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
47 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.43%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,493

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,368
Total students5,371
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,732
Cost of attendance (per year)$27,636
Median federal debt at graduation$20,332
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
43%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,175
Admission rate89%
Students receiving Pell grants25%

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Southern Oregon University a Catholic college?
No. Southern Oregon University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Southern Oregon Walsh Memorial Newman Center.
What is Southern Oregon University’s Catholic Life Score?
67 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Southern Oregon University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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