University of Portland
Portland, OR, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,033
Total Number of Undergrads
3,589
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
47%
20-39 Students
47%
40-99 Students
4%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
50%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
42%
57%
Ethnicity

African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
White
64%
Hispanic
6%
Multi-Racial
2%
Unknown
14%

What Students Are Saying

As bad as it sounds, coming into Freshman year I was terrified that UP would be too easy for me academically since I ranked much above the average SAT and GPA that the school listed. However, I have found that the classes offered at UP are of top quality and are just as academically rigorous as any other school. I have a friend who started off at UP, transferred to Georgetown, and then came back to UP and says the academic expectations are similar. I am enjoying my classes, learning a lot, and the professors really care about you. At UP you're not just a number and people really do care about your education.
Jan from Pasadena, CA
UP isn't easy, but neither is it challenging beyond all reason. If you pick your professors wisely and get a good study pattern down quick, then it gets much easier.
Micah from Gig Harbor, WA
Prepare to be challenged. Professors are more than willing to help you outside of class-- and with small class sizes and no T.A.'s, forming a personal relationship with them is very easy. There are many outside resources for academics as well.
Tori from Tacoma, WA
The academics are hard, because it is a private liberal arts school and the small class sizes make it difficult to skip class going unnoticed. The work load however is manageable and we have a brand new library on campus that is a great place to study.
Madison from Helena, MT