Bring All of Who You Are
Start your journey toward a rewarding future at UP today. We are accepting deposits now for the Fall 2024 entering class.
Office of AdmissionsCreate a Route That's Right For You
A Hands-On Curriculum That Drives Discovery
At University of Portland, every academic program is rooted in a liberal arts core curriculum that allows you to test out your intellectual interests, change direction, or combine fields of study to create a route that’s right for you. Our core curriculum is designed to enrich all majors with subjects that have stood the test of time.
By The Numbers
An education from UP satisfies every bottom line.
99%
of Students Receive Financial Aid or Scholarships
100%
of classes taught by faculty, not grad students
9:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Everywhere You Look, a Breathtaking View
Begin Your Journey On The Bluff.
From the park-like setting of our beautiful campus, you will have countless opportunities to expand your world, whether you discover new trails or new interests. And you'll be ideally situated to experience Portland's thriving arts, culture, and dining scenes, and take advantage of internships and jobs in a wide range of industries.
A Place Where All Are Welcome and Valued
Faith and Inclusivity are Interwoven Throughout Our Community.
UP welcomes people of all faiths and encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to their education. From your core classes to events with thought-provoking artists and speakers, you’ll learn to engage constructively with diverse people and ideas and develop a greater understanding of the roles religion, faith, and ethics play in our world.
See UP Like Never Before
The College Tour
Featuring 10 inspiring students with a range of majors and passions and experiences, The College Tour brings University of Portland to life for the world to see. Explore our campus through the eyes of our students and a filmmaker's lens. Consider yourself invited to take the tour!
Making An Impact
Finding Common Ground Through Serving the Common Good
UP is rooted in a tradition of meaningful service. However, instead of counting hours, your impact will be measured by a greater understanding of the socio-economic issues both close to home and far afield that affect our human family. You'll make positive change while connecting the experiences to what you're learning in your courses.
Your Never-Ending Curiosity Can Lead to Unimagined Places
News
Six University of Portland Graduates Honored with Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2024-2025
April 30, 2024
Four University of Portland graduates in the Class of 2024 join two recent UP alumni as recipients of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards to serve as Fulbright English Teaching Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Junior Julianna Pedone Becomes Second UP Appointee to Oregon’s Sexual Misconduct Survey Council
April 12, 2024
One month after the University’s Assistant Director of Institutional Research Adeya Powell, PhD, joined the State of Oregon’s Sexual Misconduct Survey Council, UP junior Julianna Pedone has accepted an appointment to the 23-member Council as a student representative.