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University of Portland

University of Portland is a medium, private institution located in Portland, or. Founded in 1901, University of Portland offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,368 undergraduates
cost $51,812 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Portland? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.5%
SAT score average 1326
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.64
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Portland is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Education, General
Mechanical Engineering
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Marketing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $51,812
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,172
Books & supplies $780
Other expenses $3,052
Cost of attendance* $72,816
Average financial aid package $45,657
Estimated cost $27,159 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $51,812
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,172
Books & supplies $780
Other expenses $3,052
Cost of attendance* $72,816
Average financial aid package $45,657
Estimated cost $27,159 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Portland has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,368, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

3,457

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
18%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
21%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Portland, students love their Hawaii Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203-5798
phone 503-943-7911
address https://www.up.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Hawaii club

International club

Student nurses association

Feminist discussion group

The bluffoons (improv club)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Portland to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Portland?

University of Portland is located in Portland, or.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Portland? 

The acceptance rate for University of Portland is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Portland?

The average high school GPA for University of Portland students was 3.64.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Portland?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Portland including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $291,264.

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