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University of Portland

University of Portland is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Portland, OR metro with 3,136 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Portland, Oregon · Private nonprofit · City, large · 3,136 students

NCAA Division I · WCCEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,277

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$28,210

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

80%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

83%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$82,804

10 years after entry

Students

3,136

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: up.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,070
$30,001–48,000$16,577
$48,001–75,000$23,858
$75,001–110,000$27,021
Over $110,000$37,284

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Portland courseCredits
Calculus AB44 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Calculus BC44 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Biology44 100 Level Biology Elective Science & Problem Solving
Chemistry44 100 Level Chemistry Elective Science & Problem Solving
Physics 144 PHY 201 & 271 Science & Problem Solving
English Language and Composition43 ENG 107 n/a
English Literature and Composition43 ENG 112 Literacy & Dialogue
United States History43 200 Level History Elective n/a
Show all 44 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB44 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Calculus BC44 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Calculus BC58 MTH 201 & 202 Science & Problem Solving
Biology44 100 Level Biology Elective Science & Problem Solving
Biology58 100 Level Biology Elective Science & Problem Solving
Chemistry44 100 Level Chemistry Elective Science & Problem Solving
Chemistry58 200 Level Chemistry Elective Science & Problem Solving
Physics 144 PHY 201 & 271 Science & Problem Solving
English Language and Composition43 ENG 107 n/a
English Literature and Composition43 ENG 112 Literacy & Dialogue
United States History43 200 Level History Elective n/a
United States History56 200 Level History Elective n/a
Psychology43 PSY 101 Science & Problem Solving
Statistics43 MTH 161 Science & Problem Solving
Computer Science A44 CS 203 & 273 n/a
Macroeconomics43 ECN 120 Science & Problem Solving
Microeconomics43 ECN 121 Science & Problem Solving
World History: Modern43 HST 221 Global & Historical Consciousness
World History: Modern5
6 HST 221 & 3 Credits of 100 Level History…6 HST 221 & 3 Credits of 100 Level History Elective Global & Historical Consciousness
Environmental Science43 ENV 182 Science & Problem Solving
Physics 244 PHY 202 & 272 Science & Problem Solving
European History43 HST 221 Global & Historical Consciousness
European History56 HST 220 & HST 221 Global & Historical Consciousness
Human Geography4
3 100 Level Sociology Elective Global &…3 100 Level Sociology Elective Global & Historical Consciousness
Spanish Language and Culture46 SPN 101 & 102 n/a
Spanish Language and Culture512 SPN 101, 102, 201 & 202 Global & Historical Consciousness
Computer Science Principles43 200 Level Computer Science Elective n/a
Art History43 FA 107 Aesthetics & Creativity
Music Theory43 MUS 101 n/a
(Japanese, Italian)512 101, 102, 201 & 202 Global & Historical Consciousness
African American Studies4
3 100 Level Ethnic Studies Elective Diversity &…3 100 Level Ethnic Studies Elective Diversity & the Common Good
Aural Subscription41 MUS 103 n/a
Calculus AB Subgrade43 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Calculus BC Subgrade44 MTH 201 Science & Problem Solving
Chinese Language and Culture46 CHN 101 & 102 n/a
Chinese Language and Culture512 CHN 101, 102, 201 & 202 Global & Historical Consciousness
Comparative Government and Politics43 POL 205 Global & Historical Consciousness
Drawing42 100 Level Fine Arts elective n/a
Foreign Language and Culture46 101 & 102 n/a
French Language and Culture46 FRN 101 & 102 n/a
French Language and Culture512 FRN 101, 102, 201 & 202 Global & Historical Consciousness
French Literature5
3 300 Level English Elective Global & Historical…3 300 Level English Elective Global & Historical Consciousness
German Language and Culture46 GRM 101 & 102 n/a
German Language and Culture512 GRM 101, 102, 201 & 202 Global & Historical Consciousness
Government and Politics: United States43 POL 200 Science & Problem Solving
Latin43 100 Level Foreign Language Elective n/a
Latin43 200 Level Foreign Language Elective n/a
Nonaural Subscription41 100 Level Music Elective n/a
Physics B44 PHY 201 & 271 Science & Problem Solving
Physics B58 PHY 201, 271, 202 & 272 Science & Problem Solving
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism43 100 Level Physics Elective Science & Problem Solving
Physics C: Mechanics43 100 Level Physics Elective Science & Problem Solving
Physics C: Mechanics54 PHY 204 & 274 Science & Problem Solving
Precalculus54 MTH 112 n/a
Spanish Literature and Culture5
3 300 Level English Elective Global & Historical…3 300 Level English Elective Global & Historical Consciousness
Studio Art: 2-D Design42 100 Level Fine Arts Elective n/a
Studio Art: 3-D Design42 100 Level Fine Arts Elective n/a

Source: ww1.up.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse226
Biology/Biological Sciences65
Psychology51
Mechanical Engineering50
Marketing/Marketing Management39
Computer Science33
Finance32
Management Science21
Show the other 26 majors
Accounting21
Organizational Communication21
English Language and Literature18
Environmental Science16
Civil Engineering16
Political Science and Government15
Social Work15
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Electrical and Electronics Engineering13
Sociology12
Secondary Education and Teaching11
Chemistry11
Health and Wellness8
Communication8
Environmental Studies6
Economics6
Philosophy5
Mathematics4
General Studies3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Music3
Applied Mathematics2
Physics2
History2
Theology/Theological Studies1
Biochemistry1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, WCC

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

2,537,904 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Portland International (PDX)

Nearest hub airport

Portland International (PDX)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20

Elevation

170 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

37°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

3.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

11 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,570 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size