Campus & Student Life at University of Portland

Home to about 3,559 undergraduates in 2020, University of Portland is a small, private university located in Portland, Oregon. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Portland offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Portland can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Portland Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Portland is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

University of Portland Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at University of Portland. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Portland Disability Services.

University of Portland for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Portland does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Portland Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Portland for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Portland

University of Portland offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Portland

University of Portland has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,559 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,456 (97.1%). Part-time attendance was 103 (2.9%).

University of Portland is Ranked #236 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Portland receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of Portland #236 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Portland by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Portland Diversity Guide.

University of Portland Competes in the NCAA

University of Portland has a total of 374 student athletes, 157 men and 217 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Portland Athletics