University of Portland
Founded 1901
President Robert Kelly (President)
Fees USD 48,748
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Portland is a private Catholic university founded in 1901 in Portland, Oregon, on a stunning bluff above the Willamette River. Enrolling 4,000 students, UP is known for nursing (Shepson School of Nursing — one of the most respected nursing programs in the Pacific Northwest), engineering, business, and education programs with a Holy Cross mission. UP’s men’s soccer program has been among the most successful in the nation.
Schools
- Shepson School of Nursing — Top nursing program in the Pacific Northwest; CCNE-accredited
- Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering
- Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. School of Business — AACSB-accredited business programs
- School of Education — Teacher preparation for Portland metro schools
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~78% | Tuition: ~$48,748