University of Portland
Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Portland
The University of Portland (UP) is a private Catholic university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1901 and is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, which also founded UP's sister school, the University of Notre Dame. UP enrolls approximately 3,700 students. The campus is in the University Park neighborhood near St. Johns, on a bluff overlooking the Willamette River. With a college of arts and sciences, a graduate school, and schools of business, education, engineering, and nursing and health innovations, it is Oregon's only comprehensive Catholic university. UP is North Portland's largest corporation and has an annual economic impact on Portland of $170 million. More than 17,000 alumni live in the Portland metropolitan area.
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89%
Acceptance
$28,210
Net price
2,957
Enrollment
80%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
1,277
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$28,210
Average net price
$58,100
In-state tuition
$58,100
Out-of-state tuition
$17,260
Room & board
$1,020
Books & supplies
$73,224
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Students with federal loans
$21,370
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$82,804
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,913
Median earnings (6 yrs)
80%
Graduation rate
88%
Retention rate
91%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,056
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,957
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
18%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Portland FAQ
Is University of Portland a public or private school?
University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Portland?
University of Portland has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Portland cost?
The average annual net price at University of Portland is $28,210 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $58,100.
What is the graduation rate at University of Portland?
About 80% of students at University of Portland complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Portland graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Portland students earn a median of $82,804 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Portland?
Admitted students at University of Portland have an average SAT score of 1,277 and an ACT midpoint of 29. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Portland?
University of Portland enrolls about 2,957 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — M.O. Stevens · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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