Multnomah University

Multnomah University Overview

Multnomah University is a private, religious school in the city of Portland, Oregon. MBC was founded in 1936 and enrolls 336 undergrads and no graduate students. MBC provides housing for up to 312 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 1.

Planning to play sports? MBC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at MBC on the Student Life page.

2022 MBC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
Tuition	$28,160
Percent of Need Met	50%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,693

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Is MBC a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what MBC offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at MBC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 47% of students who start at MBC return for their second year of college. MBChas a six year graduation rate of 55 for undergrads. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for MBC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with MBC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

MBC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Multnomah University's endowment was $7.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,598 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at MBC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

MBC meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend MBC full-time are awarded $9,693 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $21,020 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at MBC.

Based on this information, is MBC the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is MBC a good school for you?

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Where is MBC?

MBC is located in the city of Portland, Oregon, in the suburbs of Portland.

If you would like to see MBC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Portland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

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