Awards and Rankings
September 18, 2023
For the fifth consecutive year, University of Portland (UP) has been ranked as a top three university in the Western Region by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine’s 2023-24 rankings, released today, rank UP #2 among “Best Regional Universities – West.”
In addition to earning the West Region’s #1 ranking last year (2022-23), UP also ranked #2 on the U.S. News “Best in the West” list for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic years. Dating back to 1995, the University has now earned a Top 10 U.S. News ranking in the West Region for 29 consecutive years.
A complete look at the UP content published by the magazine can be found at: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-Portland-3224. The Best Regional Universities – West rankings are available at: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-west.
Among Regional Universities – West, U.S. News & World Report also ranked UP #2 in the “Most Innovative Schools” category, and #2 for its impactful approach to Undergraduate Teaching. Nationally, UP’s Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering earned a #40 ranking among Best Undergraduate Engineering programs, and UP’s School of Nursing & Health Innovations ranked 86th among the nation’s undergraduate nursing programs.
“At University of Portland, we offer students a transformational education that positions them well for lives of meaning, fulfillment and success,” said UP President Robert D. Kelly. “I am pleased that U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized UP as a top three institution in the West, with particular commendation for our undergraduate teaching and approach to innovation. These accolades serve only to reaffirm what many of us already know: UP is an exceptional Catholic, Holy Cross institution where students grow, thrive, graduate on-time, and make a positive difference in the world.”
U.S. News also ranked UP as the #6 “Best Value” among Regional Universities – West. These areas of recognition add to the University’s ongoing accolades as a top-tier university, including these national placements:
In the fall 2023 semester, UP enrolled more than 800 new first-year and transfer students; 35% were first-generation college students in their families; and 62% identified as students of color. In addition to new students, the University welcomed thousands of sophomores, juniors and seniors back to campus for the 2023-24 academic year.
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