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University of Portland Teaching Programs

University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, OR. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Portland Rankings

University of Portland appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#36 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#141 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Portland?

Contact information for University of Portland are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203-5798
Phone:	5039438000
Website:	www.up.edu/
Admissions:	www.up.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.up.edu/finaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into University of Portland?

You can apply to University of Portland online at: https://admissions.up.edu/portal/application

University of Portland is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Portland

This is what University of Portland requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Portland?

University of Portland maintains an acceptance rate of 89%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Portland, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 580 and 700.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Portland ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Portland vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,751	2,407	88%
Women	5,529	4,975	90%

Can I Afford University of Portland?

The average net price after aid at University of Portland is $36,371. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,800
In-State Fees	$1,300
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,800
Out-of-State Fees	$1,300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,100
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,100

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at University of Portland receive some form of financial aid (728 students).

Nearly 98% of students at University of Portland receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,702 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,823.

Student Loan Debt

39% of University of Portland undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,412 per year.

University of Portland Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 507 students enrolled at University of Portland. University of Portland is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,104 undergraduate students at University of Portland, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Portland undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	676
Black or African American	93
Hispanic	661
White	1,170
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	43
Two or More Races	291
Non-Resident	99

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Portland are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	248
California	166
Washington	97
Hawaii	76
New Mexico	12

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Portland Graduate Student Diversity

321 of University of Portland’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Portland, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Portland graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	24
Black or African American	7
Hispanic	30
White	186
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	50

Online Learning at University of Portland

University of Portland delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

51 undergraduate students at University of Portland took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 34 students took at least one online class and 12 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Portland

The following teaching programs are offered at University of Portland, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	—	68	—	71
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	7	—	27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	26	—	—	26
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	10
Special Education and Teaching	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at University of Portland

University of Portland offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Portland has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.