Multnomah University

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#9856 / #2622
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#265
Most Desirable School
Private non-denominational Christian university in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah University at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2622
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
53%
Tuition and fees (2022–23)
$28,810
Graduation rate
39%
Students (2023–24)
655

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About Multnomah University

According to Wikipedia, Multnomah University was a private Christian university in Portland, Oregon. They were composed of a college, seminary, graduate school, and online distance-learning program, the university offers bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees, as well as professional certifications and endorsements. It was announced on November 7, 2023, that the university would become the Multnomah Campus of Jessup University.

Multnomah University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
47453%53%39%113522

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2022; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does Multnomah University Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$28,810
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$27,441
30K - 48K$25,798
48K - 75K$25,925
75K - 110K$31,717
110K+$28,572

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Multnomah University's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
655366289

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Multnomah University?

Multnomah University is located at 8435 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220.

What Is Multnomah University Known For?

Multnomah University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Multnomah University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Multnomah University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Religious Studies
#1980
World Rank
#2005
Historical Rank
#455
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #455 in the U.S. and #1980 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

religious-studies-hub Degrees
Biology
#7064
World Rank
#7081
Historical Rank
#1755
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #1755 in the U.S. and #7064 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees
Literature
#7075
World Rank
#7100
Historical Rank
#2243
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #2243 in the U.S. and #7075 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
History
#7300
World Rank
#7308
Historical Rank
#2245
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #2245 in the U.S. and #7300 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Education
#9813
World Rank
#9820
Historical Rank
#2666
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #2666 in the U.S. and #9813 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Business
#9736
World Rank
#9736
Historical Rank
#2732
USA Rank

Multnomah University ranks #2732 in the U.S. and #9736 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees

Who Are Multnomah University's Most Influential Alumni?

Multnomah University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Anthropology, and Social Work. Here are some of Multnomah University's most famous alumni:

Dan Kimball
Dan Kimball
An American clergyman, author.
Bettie Page
Bettie Page
An American pin-up model .
Robert H. Mounce
An American biblical scholar.