University of Portland

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About University of Portland

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Portland is a small private university located on an urban campus in Portland, Oregon. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,589, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $49,424.

Portland, OR

$49,424

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

Acceptance Rate Insight

81% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

90%

Retention Rate Insight

90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

81%

Graduation Rate Insight

81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1165-1360

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

68%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

2%

Black

2%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

18%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

18%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

2,735

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold14% online

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

60%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

18%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,548
State Grant Aid$3,600
Institution Grant Aid$29,024
Pell Grant Aid$4,914

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$55k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Rowing
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Theology And Religious Vocations.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.