About UP: Awards & Recognition

Excellent educational opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Outstanding teachers. A top-quality education at an exceptional value. These are just a few of the benefits of an education at the University of Portland. You can take our word for it, or explore this page to learn more about our national rankings and recent awards. 

	U.S. News & World Report ranks UP sixth overall; among top ten for 18th consecutive year		UP ranked in top three nationally for service in Washington Monthly’s annual college rankings for third consecutive year
	UP named top producer of Fulbright scholars nationwide for third consecutive year		UP one of two Oregon colleges named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
	University of Portland included in 2012 - 2013 Colleges of Distinction List because it excels at the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Communities, and Successful Outcomes.		The University of Portland ranks No. 3 on Peace Corps’ 2011 rankings of colleges and universities in the small category (less than 5,000 undergraduates)
	Bloomberg Businessweek names University of Portland top college in Oregon for ‘return on investment’		University of Portland is top Oregon school in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 2011-12 Best Value Private Colleges rankings
	University of Portland recognized by national publications, named 11th best nationally by Washington Monthly and an “A-List” college by Parade Magazine		University of Portland named one of America's 311 "Green Colleges" by the Princeton Review