Multnomah University
Portland, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 334
Graduate Enrollment: 259
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.38%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 50.3%
Black: 6.6%
Hispanic: 21.9%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 11.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 6.6%
Hispanic: 21.9%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 11.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,716
In-State tuition: $28,810Out-of-State tuition: $28,810
Estimated books and supplies: $1,680 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,920 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,033 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,008 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 79.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $215 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,194 |
| $30k-48k | $28,651 |
| $48k-75k | $27,805 |
| $75k-110k | $33,875 |
| $110k+ | $36,015 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 46%6-year graduation rate: 55%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,343 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 72.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,756 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,257 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 13 | $393 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 59 | $23,404 | $253 | $32,071 ($2,673) | $36,626 ($3,052) |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 17 | $725 | $30,044 ($2,504) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $23,250 | $197 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 11 | $42,595 ($3,550) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $48,213Full time faculty: 30%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,888,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $8,740,000 (2022)