Multnomah University
Portland, OR 97220
About Multnomah University
Multnomah University is a private research university in Portland, Oregon, enrolling about 329 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 49.84% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,939 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Multnomah University charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($30,310).
- Versus the Oregon median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 50.82%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,939.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Multnomah University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 402% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah University | $30,310 | $23,866 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Oregon (state median) | $11,997 | $10,548 | 42 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 21% below published tuition at Multnomah University
Key findings
- Multnomah University's average net price ($23,866) is 21% below published tuition ($30,310).
- Multnomah University charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($30,310).
- Versus the Oregon median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
Multnomah University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $30,310
Finding Multnomah University charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $30,310. That is 3% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Oregon median ($11,997), sticker tuition is about 2.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Multnomah University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Multnomah University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Multnomah University is $23,866.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,866 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,318 above the Oregon median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $3,813 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Multnomah University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 21% lower after grants and scholarships.
Multnomah University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Multnomah University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$30,310
Avg. net price
$23,866
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $121,240. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 37% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Multnomah University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Multnomah University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Multnomah University.
Campus
Location
Portland, OR
City / state
- ZIP
- 97220
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 19% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
329
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 47.35%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Multnomah University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Multnomah University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Multnomah University in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Multnomah University reported total enrollment of about 329 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. About 47.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Multnomah University in 2024 is 329 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
42.62% 100% Completion Time
50.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.62% of students graduating from Multnomah University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Multnomah University graduates earn a median of $47,939 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Multnomah University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $47,939. Median federal loan debt: $20,250. Average net price used in cost models: $23,866.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Multnomah University graduates report median earnings of $47,939 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Multnomah University.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Multnomah University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Multnomah University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023). Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Oregon median 0.49× the median ($16.4M)
- Far West median 0.48× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.30× the median ($26.4M)
- Oregon median 1.8× the median ($9,495)
- Far West median 2.3× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($12,100)
Multnomah University at a glance
Multnomah University
Multnomah University is a private non-profit institution in Portland, OR.
Schools near Multnomah University
Other campuses in Portland, OR when available, plus nearby institutions in Oregon.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Oregon, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Multnomah University located?
Multnomah University is located in Portland, OR.
What is Multnomah University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Multnomah University is 49.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 317 applicants and 158 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Multnomah University's tuition?
Multnomah University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $30,310 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,866 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Multnomah University cost?
Reported tuition is $30,310 and average net price is $23,866 in the latest College Scorecard data.
Why is Multnomah University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Multnomah University, published tuition is $30,310 while average net price is $23,866—about 21% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Multnomah University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($23,866), completion (50.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($47,939). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Multnomah University?
Multnomah University reports total enrollment of about 329 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Multnomah University earn?
Median earnings are $35,556 six years after entry and $47,939 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Multnomah University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Multnomah University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,250.
Is Multnomah University public or private?
Multnomah University is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Multnomah University an HBCU?
No. Multnomah University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.