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University of Portland

#1 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
  • 4 Year
  • Portland, OR
  • 895 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A-
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    University of Portland is a highly rated private, Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,792 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University of Portland acceptance rate is 70%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Psychology. Graduating 82% of students, University of Portland alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $53,800.
    About University of Portland...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    West Coast Conference
    Address
    5000 N Willamette Blvd
    Portland, OR 97203
    Website
    up.edu
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    University of Portland Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    70%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1140-1320
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $33,327/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,282/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.49 responses
    48%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.73 responses
    70%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.73 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      185 Graduates
    • Biology
      82 Graduates
    • Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
      44 Graduates
    • Marketing
      42 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      39 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      38 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      32 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      27 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      27 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,792Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    91
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 52 responses
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    • Driven
      27%
    • Lured in with scholarships
      25%
    • White
      19%
    • Focused
      13%
    • Friendly
      8%
    • Outgoing
      4%
    • Diverse
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    96%
    Poll
    99%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.75 responses
    Poll
    47%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.99 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 55 responses
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    • Small and easy to get around on campus.
      44%
    • Just like high school
      18%
    • Home
      16%
    • Incredible community
      7%
    • Limited majors
      7%
    • Boring
      5%
    • Fun
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    82%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    90%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.29 responses
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    University of Portland Reviews

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    Overall, I have really enjoyed my experience with University of Portland so far. I love the campus, the community, and the many different opportunities for students as well!
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    I have loved my UP experience so far! My roommate and all the peers I have run into are decent people, if not really nice and friendly. Campus is small, which Is a bit of a personal negative, but it’s gorgeous and most of the time I am really thankful it’s so quick to get around. My professors have been friendly, genuinely passionate about their subjects and invested in my progress. The food is AMAZING for campus food - It regularly changes and encompasses different ethnic foods.
    For the School of Education specifically, I can say the advisors are quirky and fun and up for casual check ins and in prompt to drop ins from their advisees. No where is perfect but I honestly can say I wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else.
    University of Portland has excellent professors. Each professor is committed to teaching first, and classes are never taught by TAs. University of Portland also gives students real-life experience as undergraduates, from education majors teaching in classrooms in the Portland area, to nursing students doing hospital clinical, and conducting students running their own ensembles. University of Portland also offers a year-long study abroad program in Salzburg, Austria. You can immerse yourself in Austrian culture for nine months and expand your knowledge of Austrian history and the German language.