10-yr median earnings
$82,804
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Portland, Oregon
University of Portland
University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution in Portland, Oregon. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $82,804
- 10-yr median earnings
- 89.2%
- Acceptance rate
- $28,210
- Avg net price / yr
- 80.1%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of Portland pairs top-5% former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 3%
- former-student earnings, US
- 89.2%
- acceptance rate
- 80.1%
- 150%-time completion
- +22%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: Master's (M)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Portland profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
B-
College Value Score
67/100
University of Portland
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A+
$82,804
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$28,210
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate A-
80.1%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$21,370
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
90.9%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A-
88.3%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$28,210
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
80.1%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 80.1%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Portland vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Portland ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Portland: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$82,804 Top 3% higher than 97% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Portland | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $82,804 | #160 of 5103 | 97th |
| Average net price | $28,210 | #4304 of 5020 | 14th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 80.1% | #713 of 4858 | 85th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,957 | #1114 of 5462 | 80th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
2,957
Undergraduate enrollment
89.2%
Acceptance rate
1,277
SAT average
80.1%
150%-time completion
$82,804
10-yr median earnings
88.3%
First-year retention
How University of Portland ranks in Oregon
State rank among 59 reporting Oregon colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Portland | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $82,804 | #2 of 59 | 97th |
| Average net price | $28,210 | #47 of 56 | 16th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 80.1% | #6 of 57 | 89th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,957 | #13 of 65 | 80th |
Highest former-student earnings in Oregon
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon Health & Science University | $101,028 | - |
| 2 | University of PortlandThis school | $82,804 | $28,210 |
| 3 | Linfield University | $78,638 | $26,536 |
| 4 | Oregon Institute of Technology | $72,273 | $15,706 |
| 5 | Oregon State University | $64,010 | $19,604 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $64,010 | $18,048 |
| 7 | Reed College | $62,927 | $33,013 |
| 8 | Lewis & Clark College | $62,205 | $36,013 |
| 9 | University of Oregon | $61,324 | $22,182 |
| 10 | Pacific University | $60,583 | $35,273 |
| 11 | George Fox University | $59,761 | $31,679 |
| 12 | Portland State University | $57,906 | $9,552 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 89.2% |
| SAT Average | 1,277 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 580 – 700 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 580 – 670 |
| ACT Average | 29 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 25 – 31 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Portland
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$20,070 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$16,577 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$23,858 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$37,284 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Portland - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $58,100 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,100 |
| Average Net Price | $28,210 |
22.1%
Pell Grant Rate
38.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$21,370
Median Debt
$227/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Portland rose +25.2% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $29,052 in 2013 to $36,371 in 2023, a rise of $7,319 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $29,0522023 · $36,371
Over the same years, enrollment went -10.5% (3,468 → 3,104 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
62.8%
Female
17.9%
First Generation
Outcomes
88.3%
Retention Rate
$67,913
Median Earnings (6yr)
80.4%
Earning Over $25K
90.9%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 80.1% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 88.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $67,913 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $82,804 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 80.4% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 90.9% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $21,370 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $227/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 26 | 1,078 | $74,785 | $125,929 | $22,816 |
| Master's | 2 | 115 | $81,159 | $100,242 | $40,843 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 0 | $97,064 | $97,064 | - |
Top programs at University of Portland by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$125,929 median earnings
- Electrical, Electronics, a…
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$105,859 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$103,823 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$100,242 median earnings
- Educational Administration…
Educational Administration and Supervision
$97,064 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$95,686 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$93,119 median earnings
- Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
$89,448 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 38 | $125,929 | $22,590 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 22 | $105,859 | $20,875 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | 364 | $103,823 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 35 | $100,242 | $44,281 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | - | $97,064 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 21 | $95,686 | $24,020 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 54 | $93,119 | $23,681 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 24 | $89,448 | $23,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | 35 | $84,313 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 15 | $78,568 | - |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | 9 | $77,908 | $20,810 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 51 | $72,891 | $22,696 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 25 | $62,264 | $17,509 |
| Education, General | Master's | 80 | $62,075 | $37,405 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 98 | $58,051 | $22,548 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Portland? ▼
University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution in Portland, Oregon. The acceptance rate is 89.2%. The average SAT score is 1,277. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,957 students.
How much do University of Portland former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Portland who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $82,804 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $67,913.
How much does University of Portland cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Portland is $28,210. In-state tuition is $58,100 and out-of-state tuition is $58,100. Median student debt at graduation is $21,370.
What is the graduation rate at University of Portland? ▼
University of Portland has a 80.1% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 88.3%.
Is University of Portland worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Portland is $21,370, while former students earn a median of $82,804 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 26% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 90.9% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $227.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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