University of Portland

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,400

5.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$34,951

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.4%

9,041 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,457

91.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.4%

805 Graduates

About

University of Portland is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Portland were Registered Nursing (250 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (101 degrees), and General Psychology (70 degrees).

In 2023, 1,121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Portland. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (582 degrees), 3.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (193 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Portland is $54,400, which is $29,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Portland was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 701 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Portland is $54,400, which is $29,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,951.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending University of Portland received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Portland was $54,400. The cost of tuition at University of Portland is $29,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$34,951

2023 Value

3.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Portland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,951. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Portland grew by 3.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Portland (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

$14,218

Room and Board

$780

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Portland was of $14,218 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 15.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $780. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at University of Portland received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Portland (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Portland was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 701 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

University of Portland received 9,041 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 9,041 applicants, 8,624 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,457 students enrolled at University of Portland in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Portland has an overall enrollment yield of 8.45%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,624

Accepted Out of 9,041

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Portland was 95.4% (8,624 admissions from 9,041 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.7%, while admissions declined by 7.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Portland (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at University of Portland in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Portland had a total enrollment of 3,457 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Portland is 3,153 students and the part-time enrollment is 304. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at University of Portland are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Portland, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% White, 19.8% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Two or More Races, 2.75% Black or African American, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Portland in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.1%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Asian Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Asian Female (8.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Portland in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,457 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Portland is 3,153 and the part-time enrollment is 304. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at University of Portland are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 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 University of Portland was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Portland had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,484 enrolled students
Asian
686 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
605 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Portland is 42.9% White, 19.8% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Two or More Races, 2.75% Black or African American, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 53 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 395 more women than men received degrees from University of Portland. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Portland is white (582 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (193 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Portland is Registered Nursing (250 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (101 degrees) and General Psychology (70 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Portland, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Portland are Physicians (407,602 people), Other managers (166,694 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,394 people), Other Physical Scientists (117,606 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (107,402 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Portland in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (19 degrees), and Biology (101 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Portland are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Portland are Natural Resources & Conservation (28 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (19 degrees), and Biology (101 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Portland are Computer Systems Design (588,724 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (585,257 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (562,569 people), Elementary & secondary schools (511,438 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (461,783 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
250 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
101 degrees awarded
General Psychology
70 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Portland was Registered Nursing with 250 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

363

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 363 degrees were awarded to men at University of Portland, which is 0.479 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (758).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Portland by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at University of Portland in Registered Nursing, which is 0.152 times less than the 217 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded to men at University of Portland in Registered Nursing, which is 6.58 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 74% of students graduating from University of Portland completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Portland is Female and Asian (88.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.99% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
582 degrees awarded
Asian
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Portland is white (582 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (193 degrees).

1.78% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
409 degrees awarded
White Male
173 degrees awarded
Asian Female
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Portland is white female (409 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (173 degrees).

Operations

University of Portland has an endowment valued at nearly $301M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.25M (1.74%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Portland had a total salary expenditure of 147M. University of Portland employs 83 Associate professors, 64 Instructors and 55 Professors. Most academics at University of Portland are Female Instructor (48), Male Associate professor (42), and Female Associate professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Portland are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 76 employees, Service, with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees.

Endowment

$301M

2023 Endowment

0.636%

growth from 2022

University of Portland has an endowment valued at about $301M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Portland grew 0.636% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $251M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$61.2M

2023 Salaries

5.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Portland paid a median of $61.2M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($147M) and a 5.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.05% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.95% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.1M

Instructional Salaries

275

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Portland paid a total of $25.1M to 275 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Portland were Associate professor with 83 employees, Instructor with 64 employees, and Professor with 55 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Portland were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 76 employees, Service with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Portland was Female Instructor with 48 employees, Male Associate professor with 42 employees, and Female Associate professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Portland.

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