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University of Portland is an inclusive, Catholic, Northwest university guided by our mission to prepare ethical leaders who respond to the needs of the world.
The University of Portland (UP) is a private Catholic university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1901 and is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross , which also founded UP's sister school, the University of Notre Dame .
We are a comprehensive Catholic university grounded in the liberal arts. No matter your major, you will benefit from a core curriculum in the humanities and sciences that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, a foundation in ethics and moral formation, and the confidence and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.
University of Portland is a private institution that was founded in 1901. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,136 (fall 2023), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 108 acres.
University of Portland is Oregon’s only comprehensive university with schools of business, education, engineering, nursing, a College of Arts and Sciences, and a graduate school. There are more than 40 undergraduate programs and 30 minors, as well as 18 graduate programs, and more than 1,300 courses.
Situated on The Bluff, University of Portland is nestled in a safe, residential neighborhood, overlooking the Willamette River and downtown Portland. In fact, many UP students, faculty, and staff live just off campus and are an integral part of the greater UP community.
University of Portland Undergraduate Application First-year students: we accept both the UP Application (log in below) and the Common Application . Transfer students: apply by using this UP Application (log in below).
The oldest and largest school at University of Portland, the College of Arts and Sciences offers degrees in the humanities, natural sciences, performing arts, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.
The University of Portland is the only comprehensive Catholic university in the state, and more than half of the university's 37,000 alumni live in the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. It contributes to Oregon’s civic life as a cultural center, with speakers, plays, sports, concerts, conferences, and symposia.
At University of Portland, we strive to know applicants as individuals, aspire to be understanding of a person’s narrative, and believe in the strength of redemption that results from acknowledging and correcting previous lapses in judgement and mistakes. Indeed, based on the Holy Cross tradition, at the core of one’s conduct is the ...
