School Overview

University Of Portland has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Portland, OR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203-5798
Main Phone: (503) 943-7911
Web Site: www.up.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,927 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 298 male students and 436 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.6% of the student body, while females made up 59.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (10)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications
• Journalism
• Specialized Communication

• Computer Science

• General Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Biology
• Specialized Life Sciences

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

University Of Portland reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Portland is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Portland belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• West Coast Conference (for basketball, and baseball).
• Independent (for track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.