University of Portland: Review & Facts

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University of Portland is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,795 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1901 and is one of the 20 schools and colleges located in Portland, Oregon.

University of Portland is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At University of Portland you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

50

University of Portland implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Engineering, Biology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Portland is high at 86% (well above Oregon average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

86%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Portland is very good - 85%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Portland is good - 9:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $51,400 a year. The additional fees at University of Portland not covered by tuition are nearly $500; which comes to a total of $51,900 a year.

Read the details about University of Portland 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

93%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 10,122 applications were submitted and 9,364 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Portland in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$10,800

High

University of Portland offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Portland, 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

D

Unsafe

University of Portland offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: roughly $10,800 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Portland. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Portland seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Portland Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798, USA