Founded in 1936, the Multnomah University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Portland (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Oregon. This institution also has a branch campus in Reno and Anchorage. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Multnomah University (MU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Multnomah University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 88-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Multnomah University |
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Acronym | MU |
Founded | 1936 |
Motto | If it's Bible you want, then you want Multnomah! |
Colours | Hunter green and Refiner's gold |
Mascot | Lions |
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Address | 8435 NE Glisan Street Portland 97220 Oregon United States |
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+1 (503) 255 0332 | |
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Other locations | Reno and Anchorage |
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The following Multnomah University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Multnomah University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
International students |
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Multnomah University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Multnomah University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Multnomah University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Multnomah University.
Multnomah University has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).
Multnomah University is a private higher education institution.
Multnomah University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Multnomah University has a Christian-Nondenominational affiliation.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Multnomah University's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, very small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Multnomah University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
Multnomah University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 103,045 physical volumes, 1,774 physical media and 84 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Multnomah University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Multnomah University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 219 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Multnomah University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.
Multnomah University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1937
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Multnomah University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Multnomah University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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