Multnomah University

https://www.multnomah.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,160

2.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$31,285

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.939%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

59.4%

320 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

595

72.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.4%

31 Graduates

About

Multnomah University is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Multnomah University were Biblical Studies (32 degrees awarded), General Psychology (10 degrees), and Applied Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2021, 165 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Multnomah University. 49.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (124 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Multnomah University is $28,160, which is $13,660 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Multnomah University is $28,160, which is $13,660 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,285.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Multnomah University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,160

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Multnomah University was $28,160. The cost of tuition at Multnomah University is $13,660 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Multnomah University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,285

2021 Value

2.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Multnomah University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,285. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Multnomah University grew by 2.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,670

Room and Board

$1,680

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Multnomah University was of $9,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,680. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Multnomah University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Multnomah University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.939%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Multnomah University was 0.939%, which represents 2 out of the 213 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Multnomah University received 320 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 46.1% annual growth. Out of those 320 applicants, 190 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.4% acceptance rate.

There were 595 students enrolled at Multnomah University in 2021.

Multnomah University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

190

Accepted Out of 320

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Multnomah University was 59.4% (190 admissions from 320 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 58.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 46.1%, while admissions grew by 47.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Multnomah University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Multnomah University had a total enrollment of 595 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Multnomah University is 433 students and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at Multnomah University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Multnomah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.74% Black or African American, 8.57% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.672% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Multnomah University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.6%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Black or African American Male (9.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Multnomah University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 595 students. The full-time enrollment at Multnomah University is 433 and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at Multnomah University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Multnomah University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Multnomah University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Multnomah University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Multnomah University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
337 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
95 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Multnomah University is 56.6% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.74% Black or African American, 8.57% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.672% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17 students (2.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Multnomah University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Multnomah University is white (124 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Multnomah University is Biblical Studies (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (10 degrees) and Applied Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Multnomah University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (82 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Elementary & middle school teachers (310,918 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (226,522 people), Other managers (213,265 people), Postsecondary teachers (171,563 people), and Secondary school teachers (139,112 people).

The most specialized majors at Multnomah University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (82 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees), English (5 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Multnomah University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (82 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (16 degrees), English (5 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Multnomah University are Elementary & secondary schools (767,888 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (400,950 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,637 people), Legal services (193,261 people), and Outpatient care centers (179,474 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Multnomah University.

Most Common (2021)

Biblical Studies
32 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
10 degree-majors awarded
Applied Psychology
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Multnomah University was Biblical Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Multnomah University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Multnomah University, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Multnomah University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Multnomah University in Biblical Studies, which is 2.89 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Multnomah University in International & Global Studies, which is 2.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from Multnomah University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Multnomah University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Multnomah University is white (124 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

2.42% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
62 degrees awarded
White Female
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Multnomah University is white male (62 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (62 degrees).

Operations

Multnomah University has an endowment valued at nearly $8.74M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.04M (46.2%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Multnomah University had a total salary expenditure of 14M. Multnomah University employs 7 Professors, 7 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Multnomah University are Male Professor (5), Male Associate professor (4), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Multnomah University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Endowment

$8.74M

2021 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2020

Multnomah University has an endowment valued at about $8.74M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Multnomah University grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.86M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Multnomah University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.96M

2021 Salaries

7.39%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Multnomah University paid a median of $7.96M in salaries, which represents 56.8% of their overall expenditure ($14M) and a 7.39% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Multnomah University paid a total of $1.35M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 17% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Multnomah University were Professor with 7 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Multnomah University were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Multnomah University was Male Professor with 5 employees, Male Associate professor with 4 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Multnomah University.