by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Portland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Portland measures up.
University of Portland is ranked #2,998 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Oregon, it ranks #35 of 37 for value.
These University of Portland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #36 of 39 |
| General Organizational Communication | #36 of 39 |
| Information Systems | #109 of 119 |
| Management Science | #109 of 119 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | #136 of 148 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | #170 of 191 |
| Environmental Studies | #226 of 249 |
| General Civil Engineering | #230 of 245 |
| Civil Engineering | #231 of 247 |
| Engineering | #231 of 247 |
Read the full University of Portland value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Portland is ranked #2 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #35 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Portland financial aid page to be sure.
University of Portland is ranked #2,998 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Portland is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Portland costs about $29,116. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $116,465 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $73,523 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,210 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,116 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $116,465 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Portland net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Portland degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $294,092 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,465 | #2,998 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $112,840 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $294,092 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,465 | #35 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $112,840 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at University of Portland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24,994 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,283 |
| $48K–$75K | $32,078 |
| $75K–$110K | $40,001 |
| Over $110K | $43,754 |
About 98% of University of Portland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,702 per year. Get more details on the University of Portland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Portland cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.