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University Of Portland

University Of Portland

The University of Portland, also known as UP, is a Roman Catholic, private university situated in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was established in the year 1901. UP is the only university in Oregon that has its schools and colleges located on one campus. The campus occupies an area of more than 120 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UP is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Graduate School
  • Pamplin School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Nursing

UP’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The University is a member of the NCAA Division and has won several championships. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Pilots. The Pilots participate in the West Coast Conference and in various sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, track and field, tennis, and volleyball.

Overview of University Of Portland

The campus of University Of Portland is in Portland, OR, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. University Of Portland is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

University Of Portland is known for its programs in science and nursing and emergency medicine.

University Of Portland Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

University Of Portland has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 3,667 students enrolled (3,316 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at University Of Portland. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Portland offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Pacific Northwest Region and West Coast Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Portland

University Of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203-5798
General Phone: (503) 943-7911
http://www.up.edu

University Of Portland Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine182registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nursing administration
Education And Teaching178education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching
Business And Management158business management, finance, marketing, accounting, international business
Liberal Arts99political science, history, English, Spanish language, general studies, sociology, German studies, French studies, ...
Science82biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry courses, physics, chemistry
Engineering73mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, engineering management
Media38organizational communications, mass communication, communication and journalism, communication studies, journalism
Therapy And Counseling19psychology
Religion And Philosophy18philosophy, pastoral counseling and ministries, pastoral counseling, theology
Family And Social Work17social work
Drama And Performing Arts12drama, stagecraft, directing
Computer Science And Engineering11computer science, computer engineering
Conservation And Resource Management9environmental studies, environmental science
Mathematics7mathematics
Music6music, music history and theory
Medical Administration0health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Portland in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree69843
Master's degree21116

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Portland had a total enrollment of 3,667 students (3,316 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men37%
Women63%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate80%
Graduate20%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian9%
American Indian1%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1938%
20-2134%
22-249%
25-296%
30-344%
35-393%
40-493%
50-642%
65+0%

University Of Portland Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %
Part-Time100 %

University Of Portland Room and Board (2007)

University Of Portland offers campus housing for 1,421 of its 3,316 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

University Of Portland Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total7,1394,19559%80519%
Men2,7581,60758%30019%
Women4,3812,58859%50520%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal530640
SAT Math540640

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT99%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Portland Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 28,834
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 28,834
Room and board$ 8,300
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
University Of Portland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322400)

University Of Portland Faculty

University Of Portland has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7832
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2827
Non-tenured and not on tenure track726

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$106,1141*
Instructorcalendar year0*3$55,307
All faculty totalcalendar year3$106,1144$67,380

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year29$86,8317$80,090
Associate professoracademic year45$66,58628$61,486
Assistant professoracademic year32$56,70430$55,690
Instructoracademic year2*12$50,050
Lectureracademic year2*4$41,488
All faculty totalacademic year110$68,00281$58,265

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Portland Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballWest Coast Conference
BaseballWest Coast Conference
TrackIndependent Pacific Northwest Region

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8372155
Track171734
Basketball131427
Baseball21021
All Other Sports324173

University Of Portland Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Studies
General Studies
German Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

University Of Portland Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Portland Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of Portland Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%University Of Portland Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Portland Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%University Of Portland % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%University Of Portland % of degrees in science
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%University Of Portland % of degrees in engineering
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Portland Student SAT scores
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of Portland Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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