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University of Portland

Portland, OR

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The University of Portland, founded in 1901, is a private, church-affiliated institution. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Engineering, and Nursing. Its 125-acre is located four miles from downtown Portland.

School Profiles: Undergrad Science & Engineering Diversity Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$45,734

$45,734

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,919
Declined + 5,586
Total Received 14,505
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Private (nonprofit)

3,896

undergraduate students

455

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology
  3. Business Administration
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Codes

SAT 4847
ACT 3500

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The University of Portland, founded in 1901, is a private, church-affiliated institution. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Engineering, and Nursing. Its 125-acre is located four miles from downtown Portland.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 4,351
Established in 1901
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

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Portland, OR

130-acre, suburban campus in Portland (population: 647,805). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Portland
5000 North Willamette Boulevard
Portland, OR 97203

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
56%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
12%
600-699
53%
500-599
32%
400-499
3%
700-800
18%
600-699
43%
500-599
36%
400-499
3%
composite english math
30-36
22%
24-29
50%
18-23
26%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline November 15 (priority deadline)
January 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,919
Declined + 5,586
Total Received 14,505

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

Not Considered

State residency

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Admissions Contact

Jason McDonald
Dean of Admissions
P: 503 943-7147
F: 503 943-7315
admissions@up.edu

Financial Aid

72%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$33,608

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,564
Room & board $6,423
Additional fees $170
Books & supplies $864
Total $53,021
Average Financial Aid - $33,608
Total with Avg. Aid $19,413

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,063,454
State $580,700
Institutional $52,402,128
Other external $3,137,126
Total $59,183,408

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $32,770,016
Other external $388,960
Total $33,158,976

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 503 943-7311
finaid@up.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Janet Turner
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@up.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
soccer
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

crew, lacrosse, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, wakeboarding, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

lacrosse, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, golf, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Scott Leykum (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
email

Karen Peters (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
West Coast Conference
Mascot
Wally Pilot
School colors
purple

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication
Communications
Computer Science
Directing
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Ethics/Policy
Environmental Science
Finance
French Studies
General Studies
German Studies
History
Management Communication
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Operations/Technology Management
Organizational Communications
Pastoral Ministry
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Sociology/Criminology
Spanish
Theology
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,351

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

3,896
students

Female
62%
2,408

Male
38%
1,488

10%

455
students

Female
61%
276

Male
39%
179

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

3,839
students

Female
63%
2,381

Male
37%
1,458

2%

57
students

Female
48%
27

Male
52%
30

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
52%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

43%

Transfer applicants accepted

38%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Australia
Austria
China
Indonesia
Japan
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Michael Pelley
Director International Student Services
503 943-8117
pelley@up.edu

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