Multnomah University
Multnomah Bible College
Portland, Oregon 97220
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Multnomah University is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 329 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,939 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,866.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Lions
History & Fun Facts
- •Sutcliffe served as the first president from 1936 to 1939.
- •Aldrich served as the president until his retirement in 1978.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
18.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,394
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
34%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + large city premium