At a glance
Average net price
$28,210
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.8%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
2,957
In-state tuition
$58,100
Out-of-state tuition
$58,100
Cost of attendance
$73,224
Median earnings (10y)
$82,804
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,277
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 88.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (31%), stem (29%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM29%
- Health31%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences17%
- Health professions31.0%~916 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.0%~443 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering10.5%~309 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~258 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~200 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.4%~129 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.4%~129 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.8%~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.4%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.4%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 614 | $82,660 | $28,750 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 199 | $27,707 | $22,846 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 164 | $49,241 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 115 | $26,239 | $22,494 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 103 | $36,799 | $22,821 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 86 | $61,009 | $23,681 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 76 | $68,456 | $22,590 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 76 | $64,479 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 72 | $50,727 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 67 | $33,345 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $22,875 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 57 | $52,438 | $23,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 52 | $28,078 | $24,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 51 | $33,044 | $23,499 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 49 | $63,261 | $23,250 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 47 | $32,196 | $20,828 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 47 | $29,843 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | $58,067 | $24,020 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $68,084 | $20,875 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | $31,031 | $20,057 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 34 | $24,737 | $22,900 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 23 | $26,345 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 23 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | First professional | 20 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | $51,789 | $20,810 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Portland
University of Portland is a mid-sized institution located in Portland, Oregon, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,957 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Portland — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,210 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $58,100 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $73,224 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.8%, a strong completion outcome. 88.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $82,804 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Portland confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (31% of credentials), stem (29% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Portland accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,277. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Portland, Oregon (city), University of Portland draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Portland
Q.How much does University of Portland cost?
The average net price at University of Portland is $28,210 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $73,224.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Portland?
University of Portland has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Portland?
University of Portland admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Portland graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Portland graduate earns $82,804 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Portland?
Published tuition is $58,100 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Portland located?
University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon (ZIP 97203).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Portland at their official website.