University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
4-year Private university

Overview

University of Portland is a private institution establishment in 1901 with urban setting located at Portland. It is ranked 6 in Regional Universities West in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $45,904 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,883. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#6 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Urban
Location Portland, Oregon
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1901
Selectivity Low
Size Small
3,883 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$62,476
Cost of Attendance
$32,217
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $45,904
Outstate Tuition Fee $45,904
Room and Board Fees $13,450
$56,600 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

61% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.63 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

1) 3 years (6 semesters) of high school completed in the United States or 2) 1 year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of university-level coursework that includes 1 semester (or 2 quarters) of writing and composition with a final grade of C or better.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,800 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$26,624 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,476
99% Students with need received Financial Aid
70% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: January 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Archbishop Christie Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on high school GPA, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) and strength of program
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Arthur A. Schulte, Jr. Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on high school GPA, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) and strength of program
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
President’s Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on high school GPA, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) and strength of program
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Pilots Award
Total Worth Varies by student
Details Awarded to domestic undergraduate students seeking a first bachelor’s degree who have not been awarded a Merit Scholarship
Music Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details For tuition and private lessons in addition to the University’s financial aid offer. These scholarships are awarded by audition (in-person or recorded). Scholarships are automatically renewable for four years assuming continued musical and academic progress.

Students

3,883 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
82% Students graduate within 6 years