University of Portland

Private nonprofit four-year university in Portland, OR that costs an average of $28,803 a year after financial aid, admits 89% of applicants and graduates 81% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$28,803
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
81%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$85,634

Private nonprofitLarge city2,957 undergraduates

Cost of University of Portland

Total cost of attendance (per year)$76,816
Tuition and fees, in-state$60,100
Housing and food (on campus)$17,432
Books and supplies$990
Average net price after aid$28,803

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,181
$30,001–48,000$19,172
$48,001–75,000$21,362
$75,001–110,000$27,553
$110,001+$42,792

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with University of Portland's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate89%
Average SAT1,277
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)580–670
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)580–700
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)25–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate81%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$71,013
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$85,634
Rank in Oregon (earnings)2nd of 22 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants31%
Students with federal loans41%

Majors and programs at University of Portland

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing476$102,061$24,250
Computer Science71$84,858$19,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering26$77,489—
Mechanical Engineering82$75,380$15,250
Civil Engineering41$75,015$20,000
Accounting and Related Services37$71,187—
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods45$71,127$23,416
Applied Mathematics3$61,580$21,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics32$56,690—
Marketing91$55,738$18,000
Sociology42$46,127—
English Language and Literature38$45,177$18,250
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication43$44,707—
Psychology128$41,573$20,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research51$40,245—
Political Science and Government40$38,536—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods57$37,742$15,750
Biology169$36,887$23,250
Area Studies14——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1——
Chemistry32—$22,314
Communication and Media Studies20——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7——
Economics20——
Engineering-Related Fields———
Finance and Financial Management Services61——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences25——
History21——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5——
Mathematics17——
Music9——
Philosophy19——
Physics3——
Social Work26——
Theological and Ministerial Studies5——

Master's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations73$79,957—
Education152$54,615$41,409
Applied Mathematics———
Biomedical/Medical Engineering6——
Communication and Media Studies1——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Educational Administration and Supervision15——
Engineering3——
Finance and Financial Management Services11——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods19——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision25——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education3——
Educational Administration and Supervision7——
Special Education and Teaching3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language10——

Similar colleges in Oregon

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
George Fox UniversityNewberg$31,64894%$62,873
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland$34,28678%$64,090
Linfield UniversityMcMinnville$24,88285%$81,101
Willamette UniversitySalem$25,90877%$62,275
Pacific UniversityForest Grove$35,52090%$67,497
Reed CollegePortland$32,80025%$64,977
Corban UniversitySalem$32,91394%$53,254
Bushnell UniversityEugene$19,62467%$58,808

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About University of Portland

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationPortland, OR
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates2,957
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websiteup.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?

University of Portland admits 89% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,277 on the SAT.

How much does University of Portland cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $76,816 a year (tuition and fees: $60,100). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,803 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,181.

How much do University of Portland graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $85,634 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 22 similar colleges in Oregon. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($102,061 a year after graduation).

What is University of Portland's graduation rate?

81% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% of first-year students return for a second year.