University of Portland Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Portland is a private research university in Portland, Oregon, serving roughly 2,957 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 89.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $82,804 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $58,100
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,210 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,957 98.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 17.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1277
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,115
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,041
- Room & Board: $17,260 annual estimate
University of Portland: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Portland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Portland?
University of Portland is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97203-5798).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of Portland public or private?
University of Portland is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Portland cost?
Published tuition: $58,100.
Average net price after aid: $28,210.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $37,284 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $232,400.
How hard is it to get into University of Portland?
Admission rate: 89.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1277 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Portland?
Total enrollment: 2,957 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,115 students.
Graduate enrollment: 299 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Portland?
150%-time completion rate: 79.84%.
First-year retention: 88.3%.
What do graduates of University of Portland earn?
Median earnings: $67,913 six years after entry; $82,804 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,370.
22.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Portland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (226 completions)
- Education, General (71 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (68 completions)
- Psychology, General (58 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (50 completions)
- Management Science (40 completions)
- Finance, General (39 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (39 completions)
- Computer Science (33 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Portland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.17%; completion rate 79.84%; median earnings $82,804 at 10 years; net price $28,210. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$58,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Portland was $58,100.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,210
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Portland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,210.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,840 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,210 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$232,400 4-Year Tuition
$17,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,020 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$76,380 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$305,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Portland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Portland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Portland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,670 | $38,670 | $29,052 |
| 2014 | $40,424 | $40,424 | $30,165 |
| 2015 | $42,288 | $42,288 | $32,217 |
| 2016 | $44,104 | $44,104 | $31,063 |
| 2017 | $44,026 | $44,026 | $33,239 |
| 2018 | $45,904 | $45,904 | $33,959 |
| 2019 | $47,818 | $47,818 | $36,464 |
| 2020 | $49,644 | $49,644 | $37,029 |
| 2021 | $49,864 | $49,864 | $35,683 |
| 2022 | $51,812 | $51,812 | $33,248 |
| 2023 | $54,900 | $54,900 | $36,371 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.17% Acceptance Rate
9,041 Total Applicants
8,624 Students Admitted
729 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1277
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Portland reported total enrollment of about 2,957 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (37.9%), Asian (21.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). About 22.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Portland in 2024 is 2,957 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,115 students. Graduate enrollment is about 299 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 37.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.06% 100% Completion Time
79.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.06% of students graduating from University of Portland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Education, General: 21% male / 79% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 34% male / 66% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Portland.
Return on Investment
$21,370 Median Student Debt
$82,804 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
633.82% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Portland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 226 completions
2. Education, General: 71 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 68 completions
4. Psychology, General: 58 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 50 completions
6. Management Science: 40 completions
7. Finance, General: 39 completions
8. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 39 completions
9. Computer Science: 33 completions
Most popular programs at University of Portland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Portland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Portland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,167
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,056
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Portland is a private non-profit institution located in Portland, OR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,957 students. Student body composition includes White (37.9%), Asian (21.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). The admission rate is 89.17%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1277. The 150%-time completion rate is 79.84%. Approximately 22.10% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Portland, OR 97203-5798
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: University of Portland graduates report median earnings of $82,804 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Portland located?
University of Portland is located in Portland, OR.
What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Portland is 89.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,041 applicants and 8,624 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Portland cost?
Reported tuition is $58,100 and average net price is $28,210 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,260 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Portland?
University of Portland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,115 students, White (37.9%), Asian (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Portland?
About 17.9% of students at University of Portland are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Portland?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Portland reports midpoint SAT about 1277 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of University of Portland earn?
Median earnings are $67,913 six years after entry and $82,804 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Portland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Portland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,370.
Is University of Portland public or private?
University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is University of Portland an HBCU?
No. University of Portland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Portland a tribal college?
No. University of Portland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Portland, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.