University of Portland Top Questions

Most people are somewhat rich, but you do not have to be. I got scholarships and am paying for the entire thing by myself. Most people here are liberal, but there are a lot of good Christians who are of mixed political stance. If you like outdoorsy fun and ecclectic, you will like the city. If you like more fancy and ritzy things, the pearl district is for you.

someone who's focused on stuyding because otherwise it's a waste of money

People who are interested in a small, liberal arts university and who want to benefit from small teacher to student ratios.

Someone who is fairly serious about academics and is able to have a good time in most environments. Don't expect to be entertained freshman year by numerous parties. Most parties don't want freshman there and you have to be creative and create your own good time. It can seem a little small at first but you get used to it and most people end up liking it a lot, like myself :) Great study abroad opportunities.

Someone with good morals who has a strong desire to succeed academically, and who takes their schoolwork seriously. Parties are few and far between, and straightforward goals for the future are found in most students.

A person who wants a small school feeling, a person who wants to be known by name by thier professors.

Someone who is motivated and likes the Portland culture!

A person who wants to be in an interactive environment with staff

The one thing I've really noticed about this school is that a large majority (if not all) of the the students place a huge emphasis on 'going green'. Living in Oregon, we have a bebfit in being surrounded by an amazing scenery and being environmentally concious is a big part of that. Many of the students here are liberal and very down-to-earth. They are here for an education and seem to have a pretty good idea with what they want to do in their carrer and where they are headed in the academic arena.

Someone who believes that college offers more than just a career path. The motto is "teaching, faith and service." Combined, these aspects create a well-rounded person who can excell in their field by their knowledge and social awareness.