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University of Portland

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,166
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Portland, Oregon, University of Portland is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that University of Portland is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Portland is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Portland emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Portland boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,864

Cost of attendance at University of Portland in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,864

Cost of attendance at University of Portland in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Portland received on average $30,748 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,748
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 147 18% $4,988 $733,217
Other Federal Grant 480 60% $2,548 $1,222,834
State Grant/Scholarships 43 5% $3,600 $154,800
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 799 100% $29,024 $23,190,383
Total Grant & Scholarships 799 100% $30,748 $24,568,017

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Portland students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Portland students is 80.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.7%.

80.8%

  • asian 83.3% 95 students
  • African American 72.7% 8 students
  • white 83.3% 483 students
  • unknown 63.2% 12 students
  • hawaiian 62.5% 10 students
  • hispanic 80.4% 82 students
  • International Students 50.0% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 79.7% 55 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball West Coast Conference
  • Basketball West Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country West Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Portland provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Portland offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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