University of Portland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #483 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #436 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #5 of 15 | In Portland |
| #501 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 2,986
- Graduates
- 299
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- up.edu
University of Portland Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Portland has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest 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 | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 8,289 | 2,751 | 5,529 |
| Admissions | 7,391 | 2,407 | 4,975 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 711 | 209 | 502 |
85 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
12 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Portland are 1160-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Portland are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1300 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 674 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 665 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 298 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 142 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 96 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 53 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 43 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Portland is $30,985 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 | $20,070 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,577 |
| $48-75K | $23,858 |
| $75-110K | $27,021 |
| $110K+ | $37,284 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,800 | $27,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,800 | $27,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,800 | $27,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,147 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,196 |
| Room charge | $10,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,500 |
University of Portland majors
University of Portland has granted 755 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 132 master's across 8 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Portland.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 226 | ||
| Education, General | 68 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | ||
| Psychology, General | 51 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | ||
| Management Science | 21 | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 32 | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 33 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 21 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 755 | 132 | 21 |
University of Portland has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 79% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Portland has published 5,967 scientific papers with 108,167 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 44 | 482 |
| 1994 | 46 | 401 |
| 1995 | 63 | 421 |
| 1996 | 48 | 605 |
| 1997 | 54 | 645 |
| 1998 | 60 | 694 |
| 1999 | 93 | 811 |
| 2000 | 70 | 1031 |
| 2001 | 79 | 1005 |
| 2002 | 78 | 1234 |
| 2003 | 104 | 1289 |
| 2004 | 96 | 1439 |
| 2005 | 82 | 1660 |
| 2006 | 93 | 2006 |
| 2007 | 106 | 2266 |
| 2008 | 120 | 2292 |
| 2009 | 124 | 2542 |
| 2010 | 155 | 2829 |
| 2011 | 152 | 3179 |
| 2012 | 204 | 3581 |
| 2013 | 176 | 3772 |
| 2014 | 191 | 4100 |
| 2015 | 209 | 4220 |
| 2016 | 199 | 4548 |
| 2017 | 207 | 4402 |
| 2018 | 213 | 4756 |
| 2019 | 296 | 5389 |
| 2020 | 339 | 6144 |
| 2021 | 282 | 7041 |
| 2022 | 322 | 6944 |
| 2023 | 255 | 7338 |
| 2024 | 234 | 7068 |
| 2025 | 157 | 6169 |
University of Portland alumni
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Kunal Nayyar
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorwriteractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kunal Nayyar is an actor and philanthropist who gained recognition for playing Raj Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019). He also voiced Vijay on the Nickelodeon animated sitcom Sanjay and Craig (2013–2016). Nayar was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards for his role in Criminal: UK.
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Megan Rapinoe
- Occupations
- actorentrepreneurassociation football player
- Biography
-
Megan Anna Rapinoe is an American former professional soccer player who played as a winger. She spent most of her career playing for OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. Winner of the Ballon d'Or Féminin and named The Best FIFA Women's Player in 2019, Rapinoe won gold with the national team at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and played at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the U.S. finished second. Rapinoe co-captained the national team alongside Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan from 2018 to 2020. She previously played for the Chicago Red Stars, Philadelphia Independence, and magicJack in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), as well as Lyon Women in France's Division 1 Féminine.
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Erik Spoelstra
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Erik Jon Spoelstra, is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the U.S. national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, he has won three NBA championships with the Heat, including two as the team's head coach.
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Paul Winfield
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Paul Edward Winfield was an American actor. He was known for his portrayal of a Louisiana sharecropper who struggles to support his family during the Great Depression in the landmark film Sounder (1972), which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Winfield portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1978 television miniseries King, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. Winfield was also known for his roles in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Terminator, L.A. Law,, the Magic Mirror in The Charmings, and Julian c. Barlow in the final season of 227. Winfield received four Emmy nominations overall, winning in 1995 for his 1994 guest role in Picket Fences.
General info
| Alternative names | UP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Veritas Vos Liberabit The Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32) |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April) |
| Total FTE staff | 774 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon, 97203-5798 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5039438000 |