University of Portland
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
The University of Portland -- a Catholic university -- offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and 18 graduate programs in areas of study such as civil engineering, environmental policy, integrative health and wellness studies, and organizational communication. UP does not currently provide online access to any of its programs. All undergraduate students, regardless of their major, take 13 courses in science, the arts, and humanities. This liberal arts core helps students develop critical-thinking skills, exposes them to new perspectives, and allows them to examine pressing questions of existence through an interdisciplinary lens. UP encourages students to participate in internships. To apply to UP, you must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. First-year applicants must also submit ACT or SAT scores, one letter of recommendation, and a personal essay. Most graduate programs require a bachelor's degree and satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
42% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
77% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Not required or recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
92%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |