With a student/teacher ratio of only 13:1, the University of
Portland has gained a national reputation for academic excellence and combines the personal attention of a small university with the opportunities of a much larger one. U. S. News & World Report ranks the University as a top 10 regional school.
The University's Center for Entrepreneurship received the Specialty Programs in Entrepreneurship Education Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship in February 2001.
The University is committed to the liberal arts as the foundation of learning, and offers a curriculum of arts, sciences, humanities, and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They are located in Multnomah County and have an enrollment of about 2600. Student housing is available for 1015.
Athletic scholarships are given in basketball, baseball, track/cross country and sports. 5000 N. Willamette Boulevard Portland, OR 97203-5798 (503) 943-7911