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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. UP enrolls approximately 3,730 students.
The Office of Admissions is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT. Call our office at 503.943.7147 or email us at admissions@up.edu. Navigate the college admissions process with confidence using our trusted resources and personalized guidance.
University of Portland is a private institution that was founded in 1901. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,374 (fall 2022), 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.
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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.