Multnomah University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	219
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Portland, Oregon, Multnomah University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Multnomah University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Multnomah University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Multnomah University is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Multnomah University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,810

Cost of attendance at Multnomah University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,810

Cost of attendance at Multnomah University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Multnomah University received on average $14,275 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,275

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	21	46%	$4,204	$88,289
Other Federal Grant	39	85%	$3,243	$126,488
State Grant/Scholarships	9	20%	$3,800	$34,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	45	98%	$11,021	$495,967
Total Grant & Scholarships	46	100%	$14,275	$656,655

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Multnomah University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Multnomah University students is 55.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.6%.

55.4%

white 61.0% 25 students
hispanic 57.1% 4 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Multnomah University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Multnomah University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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