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University of Portland

University of Portland
5000 North Willamette Boulevard
Portland, OR 97203

Official telephone: (503) 943-8000
Toll-free telephone: (888) 627-5601
Fax number: (503) 943-7399
Website: www.up.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in late August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Four summer sessions, two of six weeks each and two of eight weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: nursing, biology, mechanical engineering
Majors with the lowest enrollment: theology, music, physics
Average freshman GPA: 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 92%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 187 men, 176 women
Full-time faculty: 111 men, 112 women
Part-time faculty: 76 men, 64 women
Graduation rate: 78% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in biology, business administration, Catholic studies, chemistry, communication, computer science, drama, economics, education, English, entrepreneurship, environmental policy, environmental studies, fine arts, French, gender/women's studies, German, health/physical education, Hellenic studies, history, mathematics, music, neuroscience, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, social justice, sociology, Spanish, and theology.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Australia, Austria, China, Chile, Costa Rice, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Social justice and entrepreneur scholars programs.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation Management
  • Environmental Ethics/Policy
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance
  • French Studies
  • General Studies
  • German Studies
  • Global Business
  • History
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Operations/Technology Management
  • Organizational Communications
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theology
Doctorates

  • Nursing Practice
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Communication
  • Drama
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Management Communication
  • Nursing
  • Theology

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • placement for international baccalaureate

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