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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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