Multnomah University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Multnomah University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 610 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1936 and is one of the 20 colleges located in Portland, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Multnomah University.

Majors
Offered
29
Multnomah University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Management, Political Science, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Multnomah University is low at 53% (way below Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
53%
Bad
The graduation rate at Multnomah is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Multnomah University is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - about $28,200 per year. The additional fees at Multnomah University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $700, which totals $28,900 a year.

Read the details about Multnomah additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
53%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 474 applications were submitted and 253 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

Multnomah University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Multnomah in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Multnomah University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Multnomah, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Multnomah University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,900 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Multnomah appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Multnomah University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Multnomah University
8435 NE Glisan St
Portland, Oregon
97220, USA
Multnomah University Location Map - Street View
Multnomah University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Multnomah University

Oregon State UniversityOregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR
Oregon State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $31k. Above average on-campus housing. About 34,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering engineering, computer science, and management programs. SAT 1160, ACT 25 to enroll.

Portland State UniversityPortland State UniversityPortland, OR
Portland State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 21,700 students. Dangerous campus. Places a focus on education, general studies, and social work programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1070, ACT 21 to enroll.

George Fox UniversityGeorge Fox UniversityNewberg, OR
George Fox University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $39k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 4,100 students. Dangerous campus. Strong education, psychology, and management programs. Affiliated with Friends Church. SAT 1120, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of PortlandUniversity of PortlandPortland, OR
University of Portland Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $51k. Above average on-campus housing option. Over 3,800 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in nursing, education, and engineering programs. ACT 29 to enroll.

Western Oregon UniversityWestern Oregon UniversityMonmouth, OR
Western Oregon University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $29k. Above average on-campus housing option. Approximately 3,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong education, psychology, and general studies programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1050, ACT 20 to enroll.

Pacific UniversityPacific UniversityForest Grove, OR
Pacific University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $51k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. More than 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Offers strong medical, psychology, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 23 to enroll.

Lewis & Clark CollegeLewis & Clark CollegePortland, OR
Lewis & Clark College Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $59k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Over 3,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on psychology, law, and education programs. ACT 31 to enroll.

Willamette UniversityWillamette UniversitySalem, OR
Willamette University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $45k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on law, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1210, ACT 28 to enroll.

Western SeminaryWestern SeminaryPortland, OR
Western Seminary Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Over 900 students. Safe campus. Well known for their theology and religion program. Affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Corban UniversityCorban UniversitySalem, OR
Corban University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Specializes in management, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1070, ACT 21 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



University of Western StatesUniversity of Western StatesPortland, OR
University of Western States Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $9k. More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Known for medical program.

Warner Pacific UniversityWarner Pacific UniversityPortland, OR
Warner Pacific University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $19k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 500 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on nursing, management, and business programs. ROTC programs. SAT 970, ACT 21 to enroll.

Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate StudiesWarner Pacific University Professional and Graduate StudiesPortland, OR
Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Over 400 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on management, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Sumner CollegeSumner CollegePortland, OR
Sumner College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Great retention rate. About 600 students. Generally safe campus.

Concorde Career College PortlandConcorde Career College PortlandPortland, OR
Concorde Career College Portland Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 500 students. Safe campus. Offers strong nursing program.

Carrington College PortlandCarrington College PortlandPortland, OR
Carrington College Portland Rating
Tuition: $11k. Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering medical assistant program.

Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and CosmetologyBeau Monde Academy of Barbering and CosmetologyPortland, OR
Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology Rating
Great student retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Reed CollegeReed CollegePortland, OR
Reed College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $64k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in English and literature, biology, and political science programs. SAT 1390, ACT 32 to enroll.

Oregon College of Oriental MedicineOregon College of Oriental MedicinePortland, OR
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Pacific Northwest College of ArtPacific Northwest College of ArtPortland, OR
Pacific Northwest College of Art Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $45k. Above average on-campus housing. Approximately 500 students. Generally safe campus. Strong art, graphic design and animation, and English and literature programs. ROTC programs are offered.

National University of Natural MedicineNational University of Natural MedicinePortland, OR
National University of Natural Medicine Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $11k. Around 400 students. Generally safe campus. Has strong presence in medical program.

Portland Actors ConservatoryPortland Actors ConservatoryPortland, OR
Portland Actors Conservatory Rating
Tuition: $12k. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Aveda Institute PortlandAveda Institute PortlandPortland, OR
Aveda Institute Portland Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 300 students. Generally safe campus.

Northwest College ClackamasNorthwest College ClackamasHappy Valley, OR
Northwest College Clackamas Rating
Excellent student retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus. Best known for cosmetology program.

Oregon Health & Science UniversityOregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR
Oregon Health & Science University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $28k. Approximately 2,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on nursing, medical, and dental programs.

Phagans School of Hair DesignPhagans School of Hair DesignHappy Valley, OR
Phagans School of Hair Design Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Over 300 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in cosmetology program.

Charter CollegeCharter CollegeVancouver, WA
Charter College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $17k. Around 2,200 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on medical assistant, management, and medical programs.

International Air and Hospitality AcademyInternational Air and Hospitality AcademyVancouver, WA
International Air and Hospitality Academy Rating
Premium on-campus housing option. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Aveda Institute Portland VancouverAveda Institute Portland VancouverVancouver, WA
Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Clark CollegeClark CollegeVancouver, WA
Clark College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Approximately 6,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for general studies, business, and management programs. ROTC programs.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Oregon

Accounting and Finance
We list 29 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Ashland, Gresham, Pendleton, Newport, and 18 more cities. Approximately 1,200 accounting and finance degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in OR is around $28,100.

Biology
We reviewed 26 biology schools and colleges in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Forest Grove, Oregon City, Ashland, Monmouth, and 13 more cities. Approximately 2,100 biology diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in OR - $33,600.

Business
Get the details about 34 business schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Klamath Falls, Ashland, Gresham, Oregon City, and 21 more cities. Around 3,300 business diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for business programs in OR is around $29,600.

Education
Read about 46 education schools and colleges in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Grants Pass, Corvallis, Happy Valley, and 26 other cities. Around 3,700 education diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for education programs in OR - $31,100.

English and Literature
Our listing contains 23 English and literature schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Forest Grove, Ashland, Monmouth, Klamath Falls, and 12 more cities. Around 800 English and literature diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in OR is about $36,200.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Read about 12 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Portland, McMinnville, Ashland, Salem, Eugene, and Corvallis. About 200 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in OR - $35,400.

Foreign Languages
Our directory contains 17 foreign languages schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Albany, Newberg, Gresham, Corvallis, Salem, and 8 other cities. Around 500 foreign languages degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in OR: $35,300.

General Studies
Our directory contains 37 general studies schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Ashland, Gresham, Oregon City, Newberg, and 21 other cities. About 8,900 general studies diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in OR is approximately $13,200.

History
We reviewed 19 history schools and colleges in Portland, Salem, Eugene, La Grande, Monmouth, Ashland, Gresham, and 10 other cities. Around 400 history diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for history programs in OR is roughly $36,000.

Management
Learn about 35 management schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Klamath Falls, Ashland, Gresham, Oregon City, and 20 more cities. Approximately 3,500 management degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for management programs in OR is roughly $27,900.

Marketing and Advertising
We reviewed 17 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Gresham, Ashland, McMinnville, Albany, and 8 more cities. Around 1,000 marketing and advertising diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in OR: $32,100.

Medical
Our directory contains 38 medical schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Klamath Falls, Albany, Gresham, Pendleton, and 18 other cities. Approximately 3,500 medical degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for medical programs in OR - $27,900.

Natural Resources and Environment
We reviewed 23 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Ontario, Ashland, McMinnville, Gresham, and 13 other cities. Around 1,300 natural resources and environment degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in OR is about $32,100.

Political Science
Our directory contains 17 political science schools and colleges in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Albany, Monmouth, Gresham, Corvallis, and 9 more cities. Around 800 political science degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in OR is about $37,700.

Psychology
Learn about 30 psychology schools and colleges in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Newberg, Ashland, La Grande, and 13 more cities. Approximately 2,900 psychology diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in OR is around $34,500.

Theology and Religion
Learn about 17 theology and religion schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, McMinnville, Albany, Newberg, and Mount Angel. Around 500 theology and religion diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in OR is around $33,100.

Work and Family Studies
Get the details about 16 work and family studies schools and colleges in Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, Albany, Grants Pass, Coos Bay, Salem, and 8 more cities. Approximately 600 work and family studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in OR is around $26,400.