PrivateUrbanUniversity of Portland
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
University of Portland is a private institution in Portland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,804 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,371.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The university opened its doors to 52 young men on September 5, 1901, with eight Catholic priests from the local archdiocese serving as professors.
- •At the request of the archbishop, the Congregation of the Holy Cross assumed ownership of the university in 1902.
- •In 1925, the university's College of Arts and Sciences was founded, and in 1929, a class of seven men were awarded the university's first bachelor's degrees.
- •In 1935, the school took on its present name, the University of Portland.
- •In 1948 the school of Engineering was founded, followed by the Graduate School in 1950 and the School of Education in 1962.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1277
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
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
60.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Programs (64)
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
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
23
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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