Multnomah University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6205 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1745 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1658 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #10 of 15 | In Portland |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 378
- Graduates
- 230
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.multnomah.edu
Multnomah University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Multnomah University has an acceptance rate of 53% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Applicants | 474 | 264 | 210 |
| Admissions | 253 | 149 | 104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 90 | 52 | 38 |
129 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
144 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Multnomah University are 1050-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Multnomah University are 16-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 295 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 81 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (6%) |
| Asian | 29 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Multnomah University is $27,695 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,441 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,798 |
| $48-75K | $25,925 |
| $75-110K | $31,717 |
| $110K+ | $28,572 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,160 | $14,520 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,160 | $14,520 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,160 | $14,520 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 232 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,320 |
| Room charge | $4,900 |
| Meal charge | $5,020 |
Multnomah University majors
Multnomah University has granted 90 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 75 master's across 8 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Multnomah University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 26 | 9 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 22 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | 9 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 9 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 90 | 75 | 2 |
Multnomah University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 32% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Multnomah University has published 59 scientific papers with 460 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 2 | 14 |
| 2019 | 2 | 29 |
| 2020 | 4 | 41 |
| 2021 | 2 | 59 |
| 2022 | 6 | 75 |
| 2023 | 0 | 94 |
Notable alumni
-
Bettie Page
- Occupations
- Playboy Playmatemodelerotic photography model
- Biography
-
Bettie Mae Page was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. She was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue eyes, and trademark bangs have influenced artists for generations. After her death, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner called her "a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society".
-
Luis Palau
- Occupations
- pastorwriter
- Biography
-
Luis Palau Jr. was an Argentine-born American international Christian evangelist. He was born in Argentina but moved to Portland in his mid-twenties to enroll in a graduate program in Biblical studies.
-
Dan Kimball
- Occupations
- authoruniversity teachertheologian
- Biography
-
Dan Kimball is an author and was a leading voice in the beginning years of the Emerging Church movement in the United States.
General info
| Alternative names | MU Multnomah Bible College Multnomah Biblical Seminary Multnomah School of the Bible MBC MBS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| Motto | If it's Bible you want, then you want Multnomah! |
| Colors | hunter green, refiner's gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 140 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8435 NE Glisan St Portland, Oregon, 97220 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5032550332 |