Portland State University
Part of the Oregon University System, Portland State University offers excellent higher education in a stimulating metropolitan environment, as well as high quality research, teaching and outreach programs. Its vibrant 49-acre Portland campus offers activities, events, athletics, arts, and programs that help students develop social, intellectual and creative lives. The university delivers a diverse academic experience at eight colleges and schools, offering 51 bachelor’s, 61 master’s and 12 doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines and majors. The Portland State Vikings compete in men’s basketball, cross country, football, track, wrestling and Women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and volleyball. Visit www.pdx.edu.
Concordia University -
Concordia is a private, Lutheran liberal arts university in Portland, Oregon that welcomes students of any faith. Committed to preparing students for life and living, Concordia provides a challenging and supportive learning environment where spirited intellectual inquiry strengthens students’ commitment to justice, compassion and moral integrity. Part of the Portland community since 1905, Concordia has nurtured students and their desire to transform themselves and their world. Concordia University’s three colleges - College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences - and the School of Management offers 18 undergraduate majors with concentrations in over 20 fields and numerous graduate degrees. Concordia competes in NAIA intercollegiate athletics in women’s basketball, cross country, softball, golf, soccer, track and field, and volleyball, and men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Visit www.cu-portland.edu
Culinary Institute - Cordon Bleu -
Le Cordon Bleu draws from over a 100-year heritage of culinary excellence. Classic culinary techniques combined with modern innovations and global cuisine, allows Le Cordon Blue to be a culinary adventure. Students are taught the skills necessary to pursue a professional career in the culinary/hospitality industry. For more information, http://www.chefs.edu/
Lewis & Clark College -
On 137 wooded acres in Portland's Southwest hills, the next generation of global thinkers and leaders gathers to discard conventional thinking, civic complacency, and outmoded preconceptions to shape life in an interdependent world. At Lewis & Clark College, students pursue baccalaureate studies in the arts, humanities, and sciences, and graduate and professional studies in education, counseling, and law. At Lewis & Clark College, agile minds come to learn and lead. Visit www.lclark.edu.
Marylhurst University -
Marylhurst University is a private, co-educational, liberal arts institution offering accredited academic and professional programs designed for students who must balance school with work. The University emphasizes peer learning, personal attention and sense of community. Small, seminar-style classes, distance learning and flexible scheduling make a Marylhurst education accessible to students with active lives. Located south of Portland, Marylhurst’s beautiful campus offers free parking for its commuter students. A Catholic university founded in 1893, Marylhurst provides innovative educational experiences for individuals of many religious beliefs and backgrounds. Visit www.marylhurst.edu.
Oregon College of Arts & Craft -
Oregon College of Art & Craft traces its origins to 1907 when Julia Hoffman founded the Arts and Crafts Society to educate the public on the value of arts and crafts. Through art classes, visiting artists, lectures, and exhibitions, the best educators and artwork of American craft were brought to Portland. Today, Oregon College of Art & Craft is a private, accredited independent craft college offering studio classes in Book Arts, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Fibers, Metal, Photography and Wood. Students pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a Certificate in Crafts, a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Crafts, or enroll in the College's Extension Program of classes for adults and children. Visit www.ocac.edu.
Oregon Health & Science University -
The state's only health and research university, Oregon Health & Science University improves the well-being of people in Oregon and beyond. As part of its multifaceted public mission, OHSU strives for excellence in scholarship, research, clinical practice and community service. OHSU educates tomorrows health and high-technology professionals, scientists, environmental engineers and managers for leadership in their fields; provides high-quality health care emphasizing the development and dissemination of new knowledge and cutting-edge technology; explores basic and applied research frontiers in health and biomedical sciences, environmental engineering, computation, and information technology; improves access to health care and education through community service and outreach to Oregon's underserved populations. Visit - www.ohsu.edu.
Reed College -
Reed College was founded in 1908 as an independent, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences. Reed provides one of the nation’s most intellectually rigorous undergraduate experiences, with a highly structured academic program balancing broad distribution requirements and in-depth study in a chosen academic discipline. Social life at Reed consists of a wide variety of on- and off-campus diversions, including art, music, theatre, lectures, movies, and sports. Visit www.reed.edu.
University of Portland -
Established in 1901, the University of Portland is a Catholic university that offers an education focusing on teaching, faith, and service. Today, the University is a vibrant intellectual community of 3,200 students and 280 professors. Ranked among the top 5 schools in the West by U.S. News and World Report, UP boasts a reputation for academic excellence, the brightest scholars and researchers in their fields, and for providing a values-centered education. Students have access to 1,100 academic courses, 60 undergraduate programs of study, and 11 graduate programs, as well as honors programs. Since the early 1920s, a rich tradition of UP Pilot athletics has spanned over a variety of sports and eras and continues into the 21st century. Visit www.up.edu.
