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)

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.