University of Portland sets you up for success with small classes, individualized access to world class faculty, and a robust professional and alumni network. Read the brochure to learn more about student outcomes at UP.
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CHOOSE THE COLLEGE THAT CHOOSES YOU BACK
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Congratulations! We are thrilled to welcome you to University of Portland. After reviewing thousands of applications, our Admissions team personally selected you through a careful evaluation of your academic strengths, character, and unique perspective. Out of an incredible pool, we have carefully cultivated a talented, dynamic incoming class—and your merits earned you a coveted place within it. We know you have choices for your college journey, but we firmly believe UP should be your top choice. What sets us apart is simple: the way we invest in you and your personal success. As a Catholic, Holy Cross university, we offer a premier education where academic excellence, values-driven inquiry, high-impact experiences, and world-class mentorship all intersect to equip you with a lifelong competitive edge. The learning and leadership happening on The Bluff are making an impact on our region and the world, and we want you to be part of it. Your ambition is opening doors. We invite you to explore these pages and discover how much further you can go when you join us at University of Portland. Warmest congratulations, and Go Pilots!
Going to college unlocks an extraordinary power: the freedom to choose your own trajectory. And here at University of Portland, the horizon ahead is wide open. Every class sparks new ideas, every internship opens new
As a comprehensive, Catholic, Holy Cross university grounded in the liberal arts, we are dedicated not only to providing a premier education, but also to supporting your ambition
doors, and every challenge builds your future potential. and sharpening your purpose. UP empowers you to rise and lead wherever you go. And from The Bluff, you can go anywhere.
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I knew I wanted to go into medicine, so I would talk to upper-level students and professors (many of whom I hadn’t even taken a class with yet) for advice. These conversations led to internships and research positions—including research that got published—and a Fulbright Fellowship. I don’t think I would be in the position I am today had it not been for UP.” Dr. Tsikata Apenyo ’18
Top 100 Private University U.S. News & World Report, 2027 #1 in the Pacific Northwest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges in the U.S., 2026 #1 Private University in the Pacific Northwest Forbes, 2027
Robert D. Kelly, PhD President
#1 Four-Year Graduation Rate in Oregon 30+ Years as a Top-10 University U.S News and World Report
Founder and CEO, Volta Health Majors: biology and chemistry 2023 MD, Brown University 2024 MBA, Yale University
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YOUR LAUNCH - PAD IN PORTLAND
PAIR YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WITH PURPOSE
Read how UP students are gaining real-world experience.
At University of Portland, your education extends far beyond the classroom into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic economic and cultural hubs. Our longstanding relationships with the area’s top organizations mean you have incredible access to high-caliber experiences in collaboration with area executives, from research projects and internships to clinical rotations and practicums. Some of our top partners include Nike, adidas, Daimler Truck North America, Providence Health & Services, OHSU, Intel, and the Portland Trail Blazers.
As a Catholic, Holy Cross university, our reach naturally extends into the social enterprise sector. Through our Moreau Center for Service and Justice, you can tap into our strong network of civic and nonprofit partners like the venerable Blanchet House (started by UP students in 1952) and Central City Concern, Portland’s largest nonprofit devoted to homelessness, led by Dr. Andy Mendenhall ’94. You’ll have countless opportunities to engage in meaningful service work and specialized internships that allow you to apply your skills toward solving complex societal challenges. 1 of 25 U.S. Colleges to Receive the Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Median earnings of UP grads 4 years after graduation: $80,459
National midpoint for 4-year schools: $60,428 (Source: College Scorecard)
Providence Scholars An exclusive partnership between Providence Health & Services and University of Portland, the Providence Scholars Program provides select nursing students with two years of tuition in exchange for a three-year employment agreement. For 23 years and counting, more than 800 students have taken advantage of this incredible opportunity to save on tuition and join the largest health care network in the Pacific Northwest. As a Providence Scholar, I was able to pursue my nursing education with the support of an organization I deeply admired. The program provided opportunities, mentor- ship, and professional connections that helped launch my career and continue to influence my growth as a healthcare leader today.” Kate Hamburg, BSN, RN, ’21 Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Services, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
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Fulbright Top Producing Institution, 2025 and 2026
RESOURCES TO PROPEL YOU FURTHER Turn Your Ambition into Action From your very first semester and long after you graduate, UP helps you build the skills to navigate a lifetime of opportunity. Through individualized guidance, tailored tools, and strategic industry access, our career counselors, faculty and staff empower you to align your unique strengths with impactful career pathways. Professional Workshops & Mock Interviews Master key job search tactics, refine your resume, and sharpen your interview skills before stepping into high-stakes hiring settings. Alumni Mentoring Networks Tap directly into UP’s vibrant, active alumni community for authentic industry insights, career coaching, and long-term connections.
In the past 10 years alone, UP Alums have earned: ✦ 45 Fulbright awards ✦ 20 Gilman Scholarships ✦ 3 Goldwater Scholarships and 3 Honorable Mentions ✦ 3 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Grants We’ve also produced recipients of Marshall, Truman, Princeton in Asia, and Critical Language Spark scholarships.
Best Value School (U.S. News & World Report, 2027 and Princeton Review, 2027)
Specialized Career Fairs Connect face-to-face with top regional and national employers seeking UP talent for internships, jobs, and graduate study. Support to Rise Higher You will be backed by faculty who double as mentors committed to your success, guiding you through classwork, post-grad plans, and strategic goal setting to ensure you graduate on time and prepared for your next step. Your academic department will regularly reach out to share career- building internships, workshops, and panel discussions. And when your curiosity drives you toward independent research, international study, or national fellowships, the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement helps you turn your ambition into funded reality.
“University of Portland was the only place I applied. I was looking for a community committed to excellence. One that would invest in me, challenge me, and take pride in who I would become.” Anna Singley ’26 Marshall Scholarship Award Recipient
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THE EXPERIENTIAL EDGE
Collaborate Alongside Industry Leaders
Here are Just a Few Extracurriculars and the Careers They Inspired: The Beacon student news media
You might find yourself collaborating with area executives on your senior capstone project, presenting to them at Scholarship Day, or pitching your startup at our annual Pilot Venture Challenge competition. Our Shiley Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, a collaboration hub for all majors, houses dedicated space for select industry partners to work directly with students on campus.
• NBA Today host, ESPN • Business writer, CNN • Politics reporter, The Oregonian Theater productions • Broadway series coordinator, Portland Opera • Stop-motion model builder, Laika Films • Actor, The Big Bang Theory The Log yearbook • Graphic designer, Nike • Sales Operations Manager, On • Guest Talent Coordinator, Disneyland Resort ASUP student government • Legislative assistant, U.S. House of Representatives • Copywriter, Wieden + Kennedy • Special Assistant, U.S. Department of Commerce Mock Trial • Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of State • Assistant District Attorney, New York • Associate Attorney, Morris Family Law LLC
Get Unrivaled Access to Undergraduate Research
UP goes head-to-head with large research institutions while providing something they don’t—personalized attention from faculty. Our faculty are active scholars who receive millions of dollars in research grant funding, and starting your very first year you can apply to work with them without having to compete with grad students. You can even get paid! Our Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) provides up to 10 weeks of paid salary and campus housing to work on research projects alongside faculty across all disciplines. Countless UP students of all majors have built elite research credentials, co-authored peer-reviewed publications, and presented at national conferences before graduation. Turn Your Ideas into Real-Life Ventures Open to all majors, UP’s elite Entrepreneur Scholars (E-Scholars) program prepares you to build game-changing businesses, products, and enterprises. This nine-credit program combines immersive coursework with domestic and international travel to meet directly with world-class founders. Many E-Scholars have started successful ventures—even earning spots on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Get to know our special programs Lead, Build, and Launch Right Here UP offers a wide range of high-impact campus jobs and student-led clubs—like the UP Investment Association, which has grown its portfolio to $1M—that allow you to develop skills like project management, budget oversight, fundraising, event planning, and strategic team leadership. At UP, even your extracurriculars can empower you to develop the executive skills that will set you apart.
97% of 2024-25 UP Graduates Report a Positive Career Outcome
2026-27 Military Friendly School
ROTC at UP UP’s Army and Air Force ROTC students combine rigorous academic study with leadership, risk management, and physical training. Graduates go on to high-responsibility roles as commissioned military officers, positioning them for rapid post-graduate advancement in areas such as national security, logistics, engineering, and healthcare.
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Devin Ajimine ’19 CEO and Founder of LifeAt Major: Computer Science Minors: Math, Entrepreneurship “I’ve always loved creating things. Growing up in Hawaii, I enjoyed taking photos and videos of the scenery. Once I got to UP, I used my creativity to build businesses and side projects. During my sophomore year I launched a Kickstarter for a small product line, collaborating with other creatives and hitting over $10k in sales. During my senior year I joined UP’s Entrepreneur Scholars program, launched my first software product, and won the University’s $100k Challenge Venture Competition. After graduating, I worked as a product manager at T-Mobile and got a master’s at University of Washington. In 2021 I launched the first version of my website LifeAt, gathering over 1 million users. I raised investor capital from institutions like Meta and landed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2023. Now I manage a team of developers, designers, and operators to grow our software businesses. I chose UP because I wanted to go somewhere where I wouldn’t be lost in the crowd. UP gave me the challenges I wanted and the community I needed, allowing me to build skills and find genuine support that I still use in my day-to-day as a founder.”
Daniel Rodriguez Peña ’22 Footwear Operations Lead at Lululemon Majors: Operations & Technology Management, Spanish Minor: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management “Coming from a small town, I was drawn to the close- knit feeling I got while touring University of Portland. Being a Catholic university was another important factor for me – it gave me the space to grow in my faith while pursuing my business degree. In my senior year, I had an internship at The Provenance Chain Network as a Supply Chain Associate. It played a major role in preparing me for my work overseeing the end- to-end order management process and helping ensure each tier of the supply chain is running smoothly. Operations & Technology Management
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UP students have a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals as well as a profound curiosity in solving problems. UP’s broad education in both technology and liberal arts develop a well-rounded employee who is quick to adapt and grow in their professional role.” —Manager, Daimler Truck North America
perfectly bridged my interests in business and technology. The classes consistently pushed me to new limits, but the support I received from the OTM professors, com- bined with the collaborative nature of the classes, allowed me to learn and grow tremen- dously. And the smaller class sizes allowed me to build strong, meaningful relationships with my professors, something that truly shaped my college experience.”
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I am consistently impressed by how UP students show up, both during their time as students and once they enter the workforce. They are curious, thoughtful, and resourceful, and I’m always happy, though never surprised, when I hear that another Pilot has joined the 3-Stripes family.” —Senior Manager, adidas
Grow your experience and your professional network through our prestigious Multiple Engineering Co-op Program (MECOP) or Civil Engineering Co-op Program (CECOP). The programs are open to all engineering disciplines and offer two six-month paid internships with more than 150 northwest companies and municipalities.
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Surabhi Joglekar ’20 High School Math Teacher, Portland Public Schools Majors: Secondary Education, Mathematics “When I looked into UP’s School of Education, it
Magdalena Salazar ’21 Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care, CommonSpirit Health Major: Nursing Minor: Medical Spanish “I chose UP for the opportunities it provides to first-generation students and the programs it has to set students up for success. UP helped me become more confident in my abilities as a leader and as a registered nurse. I especially enjoyed being able to connect with my peers in both a professional and personal manner during simulations in the sim lab. Being placed in such unique scenarios together provides a chance to connect. You also become more comfortable providing feedback and advocating for your patients. In my career, I feel that I can connect with my patients, families, and coworkers on a deeper level thanks to sim. I think every experience I had at UP provided a lesson for the future. During one of my last clinical rotations, I was very lucky to have been placed in a NICU, which inspired my career today. I love being able to build longer-term relationships with families and watch babies progress.”
automatically became my first choice for college. The ability to work in local schools starting my first year and the scaffolded path to the student-teaching year gave me ample time to become comfortable working in a classroom with students before starting my career. The classes I took in classroom management, adolescent psychology, assessment, and language acquisition were invaluable, and I still reflect on them in my work today. I’m able to strategize interventions for students in need of behavioral support and employ trauma-informed instruction and social-emotional learning strategies to address students’ needs. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects, but I know many students have negative experiences with math. I strive to give my students differentiated instruction and positive learning experiences so that they can enjoy math too. I have been very lucky to have several influential teachers in my educational career who believed in me and supported me, and I want to be able to do that for my students as well.”
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We’ve partnered with University of Portland for decades, and we continue to be impressed by the quality of educators coming from the School of Education. UP teaching candidates and graduates are professional, hard-working, innovative, and, most importantly, deeply committed to caring for and supporting kids.” —Principal, Astor K-8
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UP students are equipped not only to succeed as skilled health professionals, but also to lead with empathy, advocate for patients and communities, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable health care system.” —Program Manager-Academic Affiliations, Providence Health & Services
95.3% Total NCLEX Pass Rate, 2025 ( national RN licensure exam)
All certification and testing requirements are built into our education program, so you will earn your PreK-12 teaching license and be ready to lead your own classroom the moment you graduate.
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Julianna Pedone ’25 J.D. Candidate, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Major: Political Science Minors: English and Constitutional Studies “My time at UP really expanded my horizons and helped shape my career path. I had the opportunity to explore many kinds of jobs, from government and public service to law, and my time as a journalist and managing editor for The Beacon , UP’s student newspaper, had a profound impact on the trajectory of my career. It pushed me beyond my comfort zone and taught me to ask difficult questions and pursue answers even when doing so was uncomfortable. These experiences gave me confidence and a sense of purpose that has continued to shape the way I approach my work. I was fortunate to have many incredible professors, but Constitutional Law with Professor Curtis genuinely prepared me for law school, and working as a paralegal after graduation confirmed that becoming a lawyer was the right path for me. My advice to UP students is to do it all. Get involved in something completely outside your comfort zone. You’ll learn so much about yourself—what you enjoy, what you don’t, and what you want your future to look like. Being in this unique college ‘bubble’ is an invaluable opportunity, so use it wisely.”
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It’s a pleasure working with UP students through our internship program. They arrive ready to learn and approach their work with kindness, curiosity, and creativity. It’s clear that UP fosters an environment where students build confidence, professionalism, and the skills they need to succeed. Those qualities serve the students well as they transition into the workforce.” —Director of Operations, All Classical Radio
A University of Portland education positions you for a lifetime of meaningful achievement. Backed by generous financial aid, a deeply supportive community, unparalleled opportuni- ties, and a values-driven foundation, UP ensures you will be empowered with the skills and adaptability to turn your passion into a purpose-driven career. Your extraordinary future is waiting, and we’re ready to back your ambition every step of the way. Confirm your enrollment at UP and choose the trajectory that will keep you rising.
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On average, students who attend UP earn 39% more income than students from other Oregon universities. (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard)
UP has long held the highest 4-year graduation rate of any other university in Oregon. You can graduate on time with less debt and enter the workforce faster.
Lifelong career support through a strong network of 28,000+ alumni worldwide
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“The faculty dedicate themselves to helping students feel confident in interviews and networking. This was pivotal to securing my internship at KPMG, which led to a job post-graduation.” —Ava S. ’26, Audit Associate, KPMG Portland
“I had two amazing mentors who helped me grow as a leader and prepared me to take on their roles as Director of Finance for ASUP and president of Alpha Kappa Psi.” —Ronit C. ’25, Analyst, BlackRock
“My computer science professors gave me valuable feedback on my resume, which helped me land a role as Innovations Intern at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling and a job when I graduated.” —Malory M. ’26, Innovation Software Engineer, Hyster-Yale
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