University of Portland: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 483 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 436 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 31 | In Oregon |
| # 5 of 15 | In Portland, OR |
| # 501 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
89%
Enrollment
24,427
Average SAT
1,265
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$30,985 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,986
Graduates
299
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
University of Portland has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Applicants | 8,289 | 2,751 | 5,529 |
| Admissions | 7,391 | 2,407 | 4,975 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 711 | 209 | 502 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 40% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 21% |
| â– Hispanic | 20% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 9% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Portland.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Portland majors
University of Portland has granted 755 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 132 master's across 8 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Portland.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 226 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | 68 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 51 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | - | - |
| Management Science | 21 | 17 | - |
| Finance, General | 32 | 4 | - |
| Computer Science | 33 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 32 | - |
| Accounting | 21 | - | - |
| Organizational Communication, General | 21 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | - | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 16 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | - | - |
| Social Work | 15 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 12 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 11 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 8 | 1 | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 7 | - |
| Economics, General | 6 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 5 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | - | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | - | - |
| General Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | - | - | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 2 | - |
| History, General | 2 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 1 | - | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | - | 1 | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 755 | 132 | 21 |
Publications & Citations
University of Portland has published 5,967 scientific papers with 108,167 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,189
/ 54,932
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
3,026
/ 61,777
|
| Biology |
2,732
/ 62,885
|
| Computer Science |
2,023
/ 47,546
|
| Environmental Science |
1,986
/ 39,962
|
| Engineering |
1,972
/ 34,774
|
| Psychology |
1,920
/ 46,483
|
| Political Science |
1,887
/ 31,597
|
| Law |
1,755
/ 30,368
|
| Chemistry |
1,728
/ 39,087
|
| Physics |
1,706
/ 33,167
|
| Sociology |
1,505
/ 28,803
|
| Philosophy |
1,373
/ 26,440
|
| Business |
1,209
/ 25,691
|
| Genetics |
1,209
/ 27,397
|
| Mathematics |
1,122
/ 25,283
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,115
/ 22,856
|
| Pathology |
1,114
/ 24,423
|
| Geology |
1,039
/ 24,048
|
| Economics |
1,032
/ 15,273
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
984
/ 20,368
|
| Biochemistry |
979
/ 23,817
|
| History |
927
/ 17,870
|
| Surgery |
864
/ 20,234
|
| Psychiatry |
846
/ 22,791
|
| Archaeology |
734
/ 16,384
|
| Ecology |
717
/ 12,914
|
| Statistics |
714
/ 15,000
|
| Paleontology |
688
/ 18,276
|
| Materials Science |
659
/ 14,220
|
| Development Studies |
616
/ 7,732
|
| Social Psychology |
586
/ 12,869
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
584
/ 15,026
|
| Organic chemistry |
568
/ 12,357
|
| Linguistics |
563
/ 14,475
|
| Nursing |
562
/ 9,580
|
| Art & Design |
557
/ 10,213
|
| Neuroscience |
525
/ 13,957
|
| Management |
514
/ 10,460
|
| Radiology |
457
/ 7,412
|
Annual publication & citation counts
79 Notable alumni
1. Michael E. O'Donnell
biochemist
Michael E. O’ Donnell is an American biochemist and a professor at the Rockefeller University specializing in the field of DNA replication.
2. Kelly Gray
1981-. (aged 45)
association football player
Kelly Gray is an American former soccer player. He does commentary for San Jose Earthquakes games on Comcast Sports Net Bay Area
3. Jack Wilson
1912-1995 (aged 83)
baseball player
John Francis "Black Jack" Wilson was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, and Detroit Tigers. He played college baseball at the University of Portland.
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4. Robert E. Glennen
1933-2015 (aged 82)
Robert Eugene Glennen Jr. was an American education administrator, who served as Emporia State University's thirteenth president in Emporia, Kansas. Before becoming president of Emporia State, Glennen also served as the tenth president at Western New Mexico University, and held various administrative jobs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Notre Dame.
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All 79 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UP
Founded
1901
Motto
Veritas Vos LiberabitThe Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32)
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
August to April (August - December; January-April)
Total staff
774
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon, 97203-5798 United States
City Population
653,000
Phone
5039438000
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