University of Portland
Portland, OR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,565
Graduate Enrollment: 444
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.19%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 85.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 75.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 63.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 52.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.6%
Black: 2.0%
Hispanic: 14.8%
Asian: 19.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.3%
2+ races: 9.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 2.0%
Hispanic: 14.8%
Asian: 19.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.3%
2+ races: 9.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $65,498
In-State tuition: $49,864Out-of-State tuition: $49,864
Estimated books and supplies: $750 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,608 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,454 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,036 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,454 (2022)
Average Family Income: $112,545 (2017)
Median Family Income: $90,443 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 15.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,370 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $227 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,237 |
| $30k-48k | $27,570 |
| $48k-75k | $30,480 |
| $75k-110k | $39,095 |
| $110k+ | $40,466 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 74%6-year graduation rate: 81%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,370 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,387 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,950 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 87.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 90.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 92.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 74.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 74.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $56,167 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $70,581 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 34 | $22,590 | $239 | $76,612 ($6,384) | $116,906 ($9,742) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 10 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 20 | $22,875 | $237 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | $38,858 ($3,238) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 31 | $20,828 | $186 | $32,961 ($2,747) | $61,776 ($5,148) |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 86 | $425 | $49,559 ($4,130) | $51,536 ($4,295) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,550 ($3,213) | $52,469 ($4,372) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 25 | $23,250 | $246 | $66,689 ($5,557) | $77,678 ($6,473) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 23 | $20,875 | $221 | $76,222 ($6,352) | $83,640 ($6,970) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 71 | $23,681 | $251 | $67,154 ($5,596) | $82,138 ($6,845) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 39 | $23,499 | $244 | $36,948 ($3,079) | $47,336 ($3,945) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | $20,057 | $212 | $31,903 ($2,659) | $50,756 ($4,230) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 103 | $22,846 | $239 | $29,035 ($2,420) | $41,041 ($3,420) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 24 | $69,299 ($5,775) | $70,375 ($5,865) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 34 | $20,810 | $221 | $54,332 ($4,528) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 27 | $22,900 | $243 | $27,972 ($2,331) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 54 | $22,494 | $235 | $27,015 ($2,251) | $47,168 ($3,931) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | $22,757 ($1,896) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 25 | $24,250 | $257 | $21,017 ($1,751) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 208 | $28,750 | $286 | $87,228 ($7,269) | $91,757 ($7,646) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $504 | $81,416 ($6,785) | $94,413 ($7,868) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 25 | $24,020 | $255 | $59,683 ($4,974) | $69,967 ($5,831) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 44 | $23,500 | $254 | $54,481 ($4,540) | $77,607 ($6,467) |
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 53 | $22,821 | $241 | $33,632 ($2,803) | $50,773 ($4,231) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 13 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $83,673Full time faculty: 53%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $217,584,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $322,406,000 (2022)