Overview
The University of Portland is a private university established in 1901. With an urban campus spanning 108 acres, it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,136 (fall 2023) and follows a semester-based academic calendar. In the 2025 edition of Best Colleges, it ranks #2 among Regional Universities West. Tuition and fees are $58,100.
University of Portland Rankings
Check out where this school stands in other rankings to get a full picture of what it offers:
- #2 in Regional Universities West
- #12 in Best Value Schools (Business Programs)
- #44 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie; at schools where a doctorate is not offered)
- #114 in Nursing (tie)
- #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #81 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
How It Ranks
The University of Portland is ranked #2 out of 118 Regional Universities West. Rankings are based on performance across widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score (out of 100): 90
Outcomes (57%)
- Average 6-year graduation rate (21%): 81%
- 6-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 73%
- 6-year graduation rate for non-Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 82%
Admissions
The University of Portland has a 95% acceptance rate. For admitted students who submitted test scores:
- SAT range: 1190–1356
- ACT range: 25–30
However, 25% of admitted students scored above these ranges, and 25% scored below. The application deadline is January 15.
Admissions officials weigh GPA very heavily, and high school class rank (when available) is also important.
Admissions Stats
- Application deadline: January 15
- Application fee: N/A
- Acceptance rate: 95%
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Admissions Requirements
- Admission interview: N/A
- Standardized tests: Not required but considered if submitted
- SAT/ACT scores must be received by: February 1
Applications
- Application deadline: January 15
- Early Decision deadline: N/A
- Common Application accepted: N/A
- Housing deposit deadline: May 1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition at the University of Portland is $58,100—higher than the national average of $47,890. This “sticker price” includes tuition and fees, covering services like libraries, gyms, and campus health centers.
Total cost (including housing, food, books, etc.): $75,560
Average net price (after aid/scholarships): $37,651
Tuition & Expenses (2024–25)
- Tuition and fees: $58,100
- Food and housing: $17,260
Net Price by Family Income (2021–2022)
| Income Range | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $23,011 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,087 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,554 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $38,302 |
| $110,001+ | $38,912 |
Academics
- Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
- 44.2% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
- Most popular majors (2023 graduates):
- Health Professions (28%)
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (11%)
- Business (9%)
- Engineering (7%)
- Psychology (7%)
- Social Sciences (7%)
- Computer Science (4%)
- Mathematics & Statistics (4%)
- Communication/Journalism (4%)
- Education (3%)
- Freshman retention rate (student satisfaction indicator): 86%
Student Life
- Undergraduate enrollment (fall 2023): 3,136
- Gender distribution: 37.4% male, 62.6% female
- Housing: 48% live on campus, 52% off campus
- Athletics: NCAA Division I
Student Body (Fall 2023)
- Total enrollment: 3,457
- Undergraduate: 3,136
- Graduate: 321
- Pell Grant recipients (2022–2023): 22%
- Veterans/active service members: 0.6%
Campus
The university provides services like tutoring, health services, and health insurance. Campus safety features include:
- 24-hour patrols (foot & vehicle)
- Late-night transport/escort service
- Emergency phones & lighted pathways
- Controlled dorm access (key/card entry)
- Alcohol permitted for students of legal age.