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University of Portland Healthcare Programs

University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, OR. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Portland Rankings

University of Portland is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 59 State — Oregon
Overall Quality #1 of 22 State — Oregon
College Major Best Value #21 of 21 State — Oregon
Overall Quality #34 of 218 Region — Far Western
Overall Quality #36 of 667 Region — Far Western
Overall Quality #37 of 224 Region — Far Western
College Best Colleges For Money #53 of 55 State — Oregon
Overall Quality #73 of 1,861 Nationwide

Where Is University of Portland?

Location of University of Portland

Get in touch with University of Portland are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203-5798
Phone: 5039438000
Website: www.up.edu/
Admissions: www.up.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.up.edu/finaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into University of Portland?

You can apply to University of Portland online at: https://admissions.up.edu/portal/application

University of Portland is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Portland

This is what University of Portland looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Portland?

University of Portland maintains an acceptance rate of 89%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Portland, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 580 and 700.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Portland  ( 580 to 670 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Portland  ( 580 to 700 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1370.
SAT Total Scores for University of Portland  ( 1160 to 1370 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Portland ranged between 25 and 31.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Portland  ( 25 to 31 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Portland vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,751 2,407 88%
Women 5,529 4,975 90%

Can I Afford University of Portland?

The average net price after aid at University of Portland is $36,371. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $56,800
In-State Fees $1,300
Out-of-State Tuition $56,800
Out-of-State Fees $1,300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $58,100
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $58,100

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at University of Portland receive some form of financial aid (728 students).

Approximately 98% of students at University of Portland receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,702 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,823.

Student Loan Debt

39% of University of Portland undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,412 per year.

University of Portland Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 507 students enrolled at University of Portland. University of Portland is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,104 undergraduate students at University of Portland, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Portland

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Portland undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Portland Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 676
Black or African American 93
Hispanic 661
White 1,170
American Indian/Alaska Native 12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 43
Two or More Races 291
Non-Resident 99

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Portland break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of University of Portland Students
State First-Time UG Students
Oregon 248
California 166
Washington 97
Hawaii 76
New Mexico 12

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Portland Graduate Student Diversity

321 of University of Portland’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Portland, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Portland

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Portland graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Portland
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 7
Hispanic 30
White 186
American Indian/Alaska Native 0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0
Two or More Races 17
Non-Resident 50

Online Learning at University of Portland

University of Portland provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

51 undergraduate students at University of Portland took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 34 students took at least one online class and 12 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of Portland

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by University of Portland, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 226 233
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 8 8

Academic Programs at University of Portland

University of Portland offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Portland maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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