University of Portland
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,500 within 10 years; strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, Oregon with approximately 2,957 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Portland has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,210 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $62,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Portland (UP) is a private Catholic university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1901 and is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, which also founded UP's sister school, the University of Notre Dame. UP enrolls approximately 3,700 students.
Worth considering if you want a small, faith-based liberal arts experience in a great Pacific Northwest city — the 80% graduation rate and relatively low median debt of $18,500 are genuine strengths. That said, the 95% acceptance rate signals this isn't a highly selective school, so motivated students should think carefully about whether the academic environment will challenge them enough. The $62,500 median earnings at 10 years are solid but not exceptional, making it a reasonable value if you qualify for strong aid that brings that $36,371 net price down further.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,957 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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