University of Portland
The University of Portland's campus sits on a bluff in the University Park neighborhood, offering views of the Willamette River. As Oregon's only comprehensive Catholic university, it fosters a community connected to the Congregation of Holy Cross. Its location in North Portland provides students with access to the city's resources and opportunities.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Portland's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $33,822, roughly 38% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $24,994 | $99,976 |
| $30K – $48K | $28,283 | $113,132 |
| $48K – $75K | $32,078 | $128,312 |
| $75K – $110K | $40,001 | $160,004 |
| $110K+ | $43,754 | $175,016 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $54,900 | $219,600 |
Programs at University of Portland
15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
78
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$85,637/yr | Very High | 5.2x |
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Nursing
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76
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$94,291/yr | High | 3.7x |
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Management Science
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65
|
$53,136/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
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Electrical Engineering
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61
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$79,423/yr | Very High | 3.4x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
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$76,909/yr | Very High | 3.2x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
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$72,094/yr | High | 2.9x |
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Teacher Education
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48
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$44,038/yr | High | 1.7x |
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46
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$53,917/yr | Very High | 1.5x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
45
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$41,792/yr | Very High | 2.1x |
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Romance Languages
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35
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$41,018/yr | Very High | 2.0x |
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Public Relations & Advertising
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35
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$35,605/yr | High | 1.9x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
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27
|
$35,349/yr | High | 0.6x |
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Psychology
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26
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$28,420/yr | High | 1.8x |
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Political Science
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24
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$23,017/yr | Very High | 1.7x |
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Biology
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19
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$26,340/yr | High | 1.4x |
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