Regional university
#3 Best colleges in OregonUniversity of Portland
Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $28,210 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,370 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Academic Preview DayOctober 24, 2026 · On campusSpend a Saturday on campus for a custom Academic Preview Day.More about Academic Preview DayAdd to calendar
- Discover UP! Visit DaysNovember 11, 2026 · On campusSpend a day on The Bluff and discover all that UP has to offer.More about Discover UP! Visit DaysAdd to calendar
- Discover UP! Visit DaysFebruary 15, 2027 · On campusSpend a day on The Bluff and discover all that UP has to offer.More about Discover UP! Visit DaysAdd to calendar
View all upcoming events · From the college's admissions website.
Campus tour
University of Portland Campus Tour · From the college’s official YouTube channel. Plays from YouTube when you tap it.
Rankings
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In America
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- Best colleges for English in America#170 of 1,283
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- Best colleges for mathematics in America#181 of 1,215
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In Oregon
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- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Oregon#1 of 9
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- Best colleges for computer science in Oregon#1 of 8
- Best colleges for engineering in Oregon#1 of 8
- Best colleges for English in Oregon#2 of 16
- Best colleges for history in Oregon#2 of 16
- Best colleges for mathematics in Oregon#2 of 16
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Oregon#2 of 15
- Best colleges for chemistry in Oregon#2 of 14
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Oregon#3 of 21
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Oregon#2 of 11
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Oregon#2 of 11
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Oregon#2 of 10
- Best value colleges in Oregon#3 of 10
- Best value colleges in the West in Oregon#3 of 10
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.88%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,277 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$19,056
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $73,224 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,136 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 35% · Women 65% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 18% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 64% |
| Total students | 3,457 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $28,210 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $73,224 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,370 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 80% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 82% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 83% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 87% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $82,804 |
| Admission rate | 89% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Average SAT | 1277 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580–670 |
| SAT math | 580–700 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 40% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Accounting | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Management science | |
| Mathematics | |
| Applied mathematics | |
| Marketing | |
| Public relations | |
| Biology | |
| Social work | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Teacher education | |
| Romance languages | |
| History | |
| Psychology | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Chemistry, Communication studies, Economics, Engineering-Related Fields, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health sciences, International business, Liberal arts, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Sociology, Theatre, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Engineering | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,260 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · West Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 59%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $92,016Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 67% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Portland International Airport (PDX)About 6 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 641,1652020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PortlandAbout 4 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 42°F1991–2020 normal, from PORTLAND KGW-TV, OR US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 69°F1991–2020 normal, from PORTLAND KGW-TV, OR US, about 4 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.30 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.30 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Portland’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 13% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Portland cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $28,210 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Portland?
- University of Portland admitted 89% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Portland’s graduates do?
- 80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $82,804; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,370.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 209825
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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