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University of Portland

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: University of Portland

Portland, Oregon 97203-5798

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

University of Portland is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,804 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,371.

Established

1901

Motto

Latin: Veritas vos Liberabit

Mascot

Wally Pilot

Type

Private university

Division

Division I

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95%Acceptance

1277SAT Avg

3,104Students

9:1Student:Faculty

80%Grad Rate

$82,804Earnings 10yr

$36,371Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Portland Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 643

620693

MathMid: 620

570663

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,900

Room & Board$16,600

Books & Supplies$810

Total Cost of Attendance$69,183

Average Net Price$36,371

Median Debt at Graduation$21,370

Monthly Payment (10yr)$227

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,994

$30–48K$28,283

$48–75K$32,078

$75–110K$40,001

$110K+$43,754

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,371

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (64)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

3,104

Gender Split

63% / 37%

Women / Men

First Generation

18%

Pell Grant Recipients

19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%

Black 3%

Hispanic 18%

Asian 21%

Two+ 10%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.4%

Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,913

8 Years$76,376

10 Years$82,804

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$60,000

Men

$66,500

Rankings

U.S. News

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Forbes

#133

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#64

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History & Fun Facts

•The university opened its doors to 52 young men on September 5, 1901, with eight Catholic priests from the local archdiocese serving as professors.
•At the request of the archbishop, the Congregation of the Holy Cross assumed ownership of the university in 1902.
•In 1925, the university's College of Arts and Sciences was founded, and in 1929, a class of seven men were awarded the university's first bachelor's degrees.
•In 1935, the school took on its present name, the University of Portland.
•In 1948 the school of Engineering was founded, followed by the Graduate School in 1950 and the School of Education in 1962.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

126Very High

Estimated from OR state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K

5 mi(9 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

142 mi(246 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

539 mi(934 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR6 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma131 mi

BOI Boise349 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2534 mi · ~73h 12m drive

New York, NY2441 mi · ~70h 31m drive

Hartford, CT2475 mi · ~71h 30m drive

Providence, RI2532 mi · ~73h 9m drive

Albany, NY2400 mi · ~69h 20m drive

Syracuse, NY2277 mi · ~65h 47m drive

Rochester, NY2205 mi · ~63h 42m drive

Buffalo, NY2152 mi · ~62h 10m drive

Philadelphia, PA2408 mi · ~69h 34m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2162 mi · ~62h 27m drive

Harrisburg, PA2316 mi · ~66h 54m drive

Newark, NJ2432 mi · ~70h 15m drive

Washington, DC2349 mi · ~67h 52m drive

Baltimore, MD2358 mi · ~68h 7m drive

Atlanta, GA2172 mi · ~62h 45m drive

Charlotte, NC2288 mi · ~66h 6m drive

Raleigh, NC2375 mi · ~68h 37m drive

Miami, FL2709 mi · ~78h 16m drive

Orlando, FL2529 mi · ~73h 4m drive

Tampa, FL2504 mi · ~72h 20m drive

Nashville, TN1968 mi · ~56h 51m drive

New Orleans, LA2064 mi · ~59h 38m drive

Richmond, VA2373 mi · ~68h 33m drive

Chicago, IL1757 mi · ~50h 45m drive

Detroit, MI1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive

Minneapolis, MN1425 mi · ~41h 10m drive

St. Louis, MO1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive

Kansas City, MO1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN1883 mi · ~54h 24m drive

Columbus, OH2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive

Cleveland, OH2052 mi · ~59h 17m drive

Milwaukee, WI1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive

Dallas, TX1635 mi · ~47h 14m drive

Houston, TX1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive

Austin, TX1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive

San Antonio, TX1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive

Los Angeles, CA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive

San Francisco, CA539 mi · ~15h 34m drive

San Diego, CA936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Seattle, WA142 mi · ~4h 6m drive

Portland, OR5 mi · ~9 min drive

Denver, CO985 mi · ~28h 27m drive

Phoenix, AZ1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT638 mi · ~18h 26m drive

Honolulu, HI2594 mi · ~74h 56m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)6 miles

Rental car

9 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

12 min$7-12

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)131 miles

Rental car

197 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

262 min$157-262

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University of Portland Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award