Multnomah University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,100

4.24% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$23,900

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

3.77%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

65.1%

209 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

654

75.4% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

31.7%

19 Graduates

About

Multnomah University is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Multnomah University were Biblical Studies (91 degrees awarded), Lay Ministry (14 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (8 degrees).

In 2017, 273 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Multnomah University. 49.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (213 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Multnomah University is $24,100, which is $10,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Multnomah University is $24,100, which is $10,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,900.

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 95% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$24,100

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Multnomah University was $24,100. The cost of tuition at Multnomah University is $10,100 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Multnomah University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,900

2017 Value

18.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Multnomah University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,900. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Multnomah University grew by 18.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,200

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Multnomah University was of $8,200 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 3.67% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Multnomah University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

95%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Multnomah University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2016, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.77%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Multnomah University was 3.77%, which represents 9 out of the 239 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Multnomah University received 209 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 1.46% annual growth. Out of those 209 applicants, 136 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.1% acceptance rate.

There were 654 students enrolled at Multnomah University in 2017, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Multnomah University has an overall enrollment yield of 49.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

136

Accepted Out of 209

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Multnomah University was 65.1% (136 admissions from 209 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 70.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 1.46%, while admissions declined by -6.21%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Multnomah University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Multnomah University has a total enrollment of 654 students. The full-time enrollment at Multnomah University is 493 students and the part-time enrollment is 161. This means that 75.4% of students enrolled at Multnomah University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Multnomah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 7.65% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% Two or More Races, 3.82% Black or African American, 3.06% Asian, 0.917% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.612% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Multnomah University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (39.1%), followed by White Female (34.5%) and Two or More Races Female (5.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (37.4%), followed by White Female (35%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Multnomah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 654 students. The full-time enrollment at Multnomah University is 493 and the part-time enrollment is 161. This means that 75.4% of students enrolled at Multnomah University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Multnomah University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2017 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Multnomah University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Multnomah University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Multnomah University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
489
Hispanic or Latino
50
Two or More Races
43

The enrolled student population at Multnomah University is 74.8% White, 7.65% Hispanic or Latino, 6.57% Two or More Races, 3.82% Black or African American, 3.06% Asian, 0.917% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.612% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (1.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Multnomah University. The majority of degree recipients at Multnomah University are white (213 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Multnomah University is Biblical Studies (91 degrees awarded), followed by Lay Ministry (14 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (8 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Multnomah University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Elementary & middle school teachers (364,583 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (223,047 people), Other managers (202,010 people), Postsecondary teachers (165,723 people), and Education administrators (117,531 people).

The most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Theology (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), History (5 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Physicians, Dentists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Theology (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), History (5 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Elementary & secondary schools (749,563 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (377,844 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (302,079 people), Legal services (190,025 people), and Outpatient care centers (162,244 people).

The most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Theology (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), History (5 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Multnomah University.

Most Common

Biblical Studies
91 degree-majorss awarded
Lay Ministry
14 degree-majorss awarded
Divinity & Ministry
8 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Multnomah University was Biblical Studies with 91 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Multnomah University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Multnomah University, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (134).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Multnomah University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Multnomah University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.09 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 46 degrees were awarded to women at Multnomah University in Biblical Studies, which is 0.92 times less than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 49% of students graduating from Multnomah University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Multnomah University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
213 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Multnomah University is white (213 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

2.2% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
109 degrees awarded
White Female
104 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Multnomah University is white male (109 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (104 degrees).

Operations

Multnomah University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.17M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $945k (13.2%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Multnomah University had a total salary expenditure of $13.9M. Multnomah University employs 12 Assistant professors, 8 Professors, and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Multnomah University are Male Professors (8), Male Assistant professors(7), and Male Associate professors (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Multnomah University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$7.17M

2017 Endowment

0.0698%

growth from 2016

Multnomah University has an endowment valued at about $7.17M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Multnomah University grew 0.0698% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.94M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Multnomah University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Multnomah University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$7.76M

2017 Salaries

1.57%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Multnomah University paid a median of $7.76M in salaries, which represents 55.6% of their overall expenditure ($13.9M) and a 1.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.8% growth from 2015 and a 7.88% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Multnomah University paid a total of $1.65M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Multnomah University were Assistant professor with 12 employees; Professor with 8 employees; and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Multnomah University were Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees; Management with 24 employees; and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Multnomah University was Male Professor with 8 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Multnomah University.

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