courses of study in 1951. Prior to this transition, Marylhurst University had been the only Catholic institution of higher learning to serve the educational needs of Oregon women. The building housing the library was completed in 1957. In 1967 ownership of the school was transferred from the Congregation of Holy Cross to a board of Regents. Multnomah College became part of the University of Portland (UP) in 1969.
== Rankings ==
The University of Portland was ranked as the second-best Western Regional University by U.S. News & World Report for 2022. The University ranked third for Best Undergraduate Teaching and sixth for Best Value.
== Admissions ==
Admission to UP is rated as "selective" by U.S. News & World Report.
For the Fall of 2022 Portland had an acceptance rate of 95%. Half the applicants admitted to University of Portland have an SAT score between 1160 and 1360 or an ACT score between 26 and 31. However, a standardized test score is not required as part of the application.
== Academics ==
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