75%

Acceptance Rate

$25,142

Avg.Financial Aid

003224

FAFSA Code

University of Portland

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    NWCCU

  • Website

    https://www.up.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    4,280

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

University of Portland is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. Interestingly, University of Portland has an ethnically diverse student population. At UP around 53% are white, 16% are Asian, and 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Megan Rapinoe, Shannon MacMillan, Christine Sinclair, and Kasey Keller. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 160 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by UP. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

5000 N Willamette Blvd

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that University of Portland does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    15th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    75%

  • SAT Range

    1140 - 1320

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1150-1350 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of Portland is 26. However, those getting an ACT score less than 23 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97203-5798, or call (503) 943-8000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $33,541

  • Average Annual Cost

    $45,564

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $750

  • Other Fees

    $340

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $13,174

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,372

Total One Year Cost

$62,200

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to UP are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $62,705. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($47,818), books and supplies ($750), room and boarding ($13,684), and budget for other expenses ($2,637). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$202

Faculty Overview

46%

Male Professors

54%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    185 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    82 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    46 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    44 Graduates

  • Marketing

    42 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    39 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    38 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    32 Graduates

  • Marketing

    42 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    39 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    38 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    32 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    31 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    27 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    27 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    24 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    22 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    22 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    21 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    20 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    18 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    18 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    17 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    17 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    14 Graduates

  • History

    13 Graduates

  • Sociology

    13 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    12 Graduates

  • Social Work

    9 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    8 Graduates

  • Economics

    7 Graduates

  • International Business

    7 Graduates

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

    7 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    6 Graduates

  • Music

    4 Graduates

  • Physics

    2 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,787

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

Full-time / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

57%

Unknown

2%

Black

1%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

8%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

14%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

2%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

73%

Out Of State

26%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$67,901 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 96% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

96%

Undergrads in College Housing

56%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wally Pilot

School Colors

purple

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

135

Total Female Athletes

137

Intramural Sports

10

Sports Club

10

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Beach Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At UP, $13,684 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. University of Portland offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 39% and 61%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$53,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$58,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$17,772 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$184 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$25,142

Students Receiving Federal Grants

18%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,051

Students Receiving State Aid

5%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,250

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$24,104

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$32,119

$30K - $48K

$30,523

$48K - $75K

$25,601

$75K - $110K

$23,638

> $110K

$21,047

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,092,285

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$28,066,261

The financial aid department of University of Portland helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,449, whereas the financial aid is $24,396. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,247, while the institutional aid is $24,396. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of Portland amount to $2,092,285 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $28,066,261.

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