School Information

33.3
Total Enrollment 3,706
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

University of Portland

http://www.up.edu
5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
(503) 943-7911

The University of Portland, an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, addresses significant questions of human concern through disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies of the arts, sciences, and humanities and through studies in majors and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a diverse community of scholars dedicated to excellence and innovation, we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world. Because we value the development of the whole person, the University honors faith and reason as ways of knowing, promotes ethical reflection, and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Portland, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 87.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,749), and 52% receive loans ($6,909 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,115. Off campus it is around $9,115.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Portland is $26,906 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,096 people applied to University of Portland. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 16.0% accepted (18.0% male and 14.0% female)

Of the 3,106 undergraduate students at University of Portland, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 600 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     39.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 1.
Admissions Office Phone 503-943-7147
Admissions Office Email admissio@up.edu
Admissions Office Address 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203-5798
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.up.edu/admissions/default.aspx?cid=8075&pid=2167
Admissions Website http://www.up.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Portland, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
 
University of Portland Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
French Studies 2
German Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 85
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 42
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 114 56
Accounting 30
Business Administration and Management, General 56
Finance, General 40
International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 31
Operations Management and Supervision 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 49 5
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 5
Journalism 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
Organizational Communication, General 38
Computer and information sciences and support services 7
Computer Science 7
Education 41 121
Education, General 121
Elementary Education and Teaching 29
Music Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 11
Engineering 63 1
Civil Engineering, General 16
Computer Engineering, General 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 15
Engineering, General 1
Mechanical Engineering 32 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English language and literature/letters 25
English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
Spanish Language and Literature 12
Health professions and related clinical sciences 190 15
Clinical Nurse Specialist 5
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 190
History 12
History, General 12
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5
General Studies 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 9
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 3
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 18
Chemistry, General 8
Chemistry, Other 9
Physics, General 1
Psychology 31
Psychology, General 31
Public administration and social service professions 7
Social Work 7
Social sciences 39
Political Science and Government, General 20
Sociology 19
Theology and religious vocations 6 5
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 5
Theology/Theological Studies 6
Visual and performing arts 14 4
Directing and Theatrical Production 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 2
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 0
Music History, Literature, and Theory 4 2
Music, General 0 0
 
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