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University of Portland
United States of America

Popularity:1841

Official website: https://www.up.edu/
Tel:Email: admissions@up.edu Phone: 503-943-7147 Fax: 503-943-7315
Address:5000 North Willamette Boulevard Portland, OR  97203-5798 United States

The University of Portland is a private Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

A long history: The school was founded in 1901 and was formerly known as the University of Portland. After many changes and developments, it adopted its current name in 1935.

Campus Environment: The campus is located on a cliff in a residential area in Portland, overlooking the Willamette River and the city of Portland. It covers an area of ​​124 acres and has a beautiful environment.

Student Composition: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 3,731 students, including 3,352 undergraduates and 379 graduate students. Students come from all over the United States and many countries around the world.

School Ranking: Ranked first in the 2022 US News Western Regional University Rankings. In the annual American University Rating of "Washington Monthly", its "teacher-student service awareness" ranks first among 553 research universities in the United States.

Academic Research

Professional Settings: There are 6 colleges, providing 40 There are multiple undergraduate majors, more than 30 minor majors and 18 graduate majors, covering liberal arts, business, education, engineering, nursing and other fields. Among them, nursing, biology, marketing and management are more popular.

Educational resources: The school has a teacher-student ratio of 11:1, and the class size is small. Students can get more attention and guidance from teachers. A total of 5 professors have won the Carnegie Foundation Award in the past 15 years.

Research results: As a comprehensive university, the University of Portland conducts research activities in multiple disciplines, providing students with opportunities to participate in scientific research projects. Its research results have had a certain impact on academia and society.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: There are many student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects. Students can participate according to their own interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports Activities: The school's sports team is called "Pilots". It is a member of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference and has 16 inter-school teams competing in baseball, basketball, football and other events.

Cultural Activities: Various cultural activities are often held, such as concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, etc., which provide students with opportunities to contact and appreciate different cultural and artistic forms and enrich students' campus cultural life.