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I AM MADE FOR MULTNOMAH IS MADE FOR ME
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DISCOVER WHAT YOU WERE MADE FOR. At Multnomah University, you will be more than a student, more than a scholar, more than an athlete. We believe that you are made for more. You were made to explore creation, deepen your faith, and persevere no matter what life throws your way. Multnomah University exists to help you tap into your own potential and equip you to pursue your calling. At Multnomah, you will journey further, grow stronger, and love deeper as you do life in community.
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FOLLOW YOUR PASSION AND DIG DEEP.
Academic programs: 37
Student to professor ratio: 11:1
Complete core coursework (18 credits) in Bible & Theology.
21% of students go on to complete a second degree at MU.
TOP MAJORS • Psychology • Bible and Theology • Business Administration • Global Studies
• Biology • Exercise Science • Youth and Educational Ministries • Summit (Bible and Theology + M.Div.)
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• Accounting
• English
• Humanities
• Applied Psychology (Online only)
• Environmental Science
• Ministry and Pastoral Leadership
• Bible and Theology (Online and On-campus)
• Exercise Science
• Psychology
• Biblical Hebrew • Biology
• Pre-chiropractic • Pre-dental • Pre-medicine • Pre-pharmacy • Pre-veterinary
• Business Administration • Marketing • International Business
• Business and Organizational Psychology • Business Management (Online only)
• Health and Fitness Management • Pre-physical Therapy
• Global Studies • Applied Linguistics • Children at Risk • Culture and Diversity • Global Ministry • International Regional Studies • Sustainability
• Summit (5-year B.A. + M.Div. or 5-year B.A. + M.A.) • 5-year B.A. in Bible and Theology + Master of Divinity • 5-year B.A. in Ministry and Pastoral Leadership + M.A. in Christian Leadership • 5-year B.A. in Youth and Educational Ministries + M.A. in Christian Leadership • 5-year B.A. in Global Studies + M.A. in Christian Leadership
• Greek
• TESOL
• History
• Youth and Educational Ministries
• Pre-law
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No matter where you’re from, there’s a place for
you.
WASHINGTON MONTANA
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Total Students: 550
Total Undergraduate Students: 338
COLORADO
CALIFORNIA
ARIZONA 47%
53%
Male to Female Student Ratio: 47% to 53%
Denominations: 35+
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Students from around the nation and the world have found their place at Multnomah. • Canada
• Rwanda
• Thailand
• People’s Republic of China
• Singapore
• Uganda
• Myanmar
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KANSAS
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MARYLAND VIRGINIA
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OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS ALABAMA
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Beyond the Classroom
Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a new culture. Whether you spend 10 days or a semester
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WHERE HAVE OUR STUDENTS STUDIED ABROAD? HAWAII
• Costa Rica
• Israel
• Spain
• England
• Japan
• Thailand
• France
• Rwanda
• And more.
• Ireland
• Slovenia
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Financial Aid Education is an investment that
pays dividends for a lifetime. We’re one of the most affordable private universities around. With an array
of scholarships, grants, and awards, there are plenty of opportunities to make Multnomah as affordable as possible. We will partner with you to figure out how to pay for school so that you can prepare for a career of impact. You’re worth it.
To find out more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Multnomah, visit multnomah.edu/tuition-financial-aid.
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9 out of 10 students receive financial aid.
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85% of those students receive aid directly from MU.
Merit scholarships, ranging from $3,000$9,000, are available for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Over $3,000,000 in scholarships to award every year.
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You’re in the Pacific Northwest.
It’s Time to
Explore! DISCOVER MULTNOMAH Multnomah’s 25-acre campus is just 7 miles from downtown and minutes away from coffee shops, food carts, parks, trails, and more. Everywhere you turn there are new experiences to discover and opportunities to serve Christ.
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Portland, OR Over 7 different nicknames. Some call it the City of Roses, Stumptown, Rip City, PDX, Bridgetown, or P-Town. We call it home.
43 independent coffee roasters. You don’t have to go far to find your new, favorite cup of joe or a cozy cafe for studying.
OREGON COAST: Drive west 87 miles and you’ll reach the stunning Oregon Coastline. Find the perfect place to picnic at the beach, dig out your boots and go clamming, or climb to the top of a dune.
MENU Tacos
$3
Burrito
$6
Drinks
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More than 500 food carts. Whether you prefer tacos or gyros, burgers or dumplings, it can be found at one of the many food cart locations.
Close to 200 hiking trails within an hour of the city. Plan a day trip or a weekend backpacking trip. Either way, you’ll see the beauty of the PNW.
THE DIVIDING LINE: Cutting between Oregon and Washington, less than 20 miles from campus, you’ll enter the scenic Columbia River Gorge, boasting the best hikes and scenic vistas in the Pacific Northwest.
12 bridges within the city limits, many of which have pedestrian crossing for a nice walk or bike ride with an inspiring view.
More than 210 parks within the city. There is no shortage of places to walk, hammock, or catch the sunset over the city.
THE MOUNTAIN: Only 57 miles from campus, Mt. Hood stands tall at 11, 000 feet. It’s where the adventurers go year-round for skiing, kayaking on Trillium Lake, or driving along the scenic Hood River Fruit Loop.
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Campus Life
WE STRIVE AND RISE TOGETHER.
Our campus is a place to live and learn, but also a place to laugh, grow, and discover the plans God has for you. At Multnomah, you aren’t simply pursuing a degree, you are joining a vibrant community of Christ-followers. We push each other to wrestle with deep questions and listen to different perspectives. We enjoy good food and coffee, epic skills on the court, and those late-night talks that forge lifelong friendships. This community will support and inspire you at each step of your journey. Because we work and strive together, we rise together.
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Get Involved OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP: • Student Government • Resident Assistant • Commuter Assistant • Spiritual Life Intern
OUR CLUBS: • Prayer, Outreach, and Worship
• Spikeball Club
• Asian Student Union
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Improv
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Business Club
• Voices Club
• Sustainability Club
OUR INTRAMURAL SPORTS: • Basketball • Volleyball • Spikeball
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On-campus Housing ON-CAMPUS HOUSING With 3 residence halls, you can choose a living environment that suits your stage of life.
North and South Aldrich Hall –
Memorial Hall –
Ambassador Apartments –
Underclassman
Upperclassman and Graduate Students
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and Commuter Life CREATE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Whether you live on or off campus, we have a dedicated space for you to connect with members of MU’s community.
35% of our students live on campus.
65% are commuter students.
COMMUTER LIFE Our spacious Commuter Center – The Den – is home to various social, educational, and spiritual programs. We regularly host faculty members as they come to share their hearts at our Brunch Chats. We also gather for times of worship, prayer, and fellowship by sharing food at commuter potlucks.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE AND WELLNESS SPIRITUAL LIFE With over 45 on-campus and off-campus chapel opportunities, we provide accessible ways to engage in spiritual formation to become more like Christ. Deepen your relationship with God, your neighbor, the local church, and the MU Community.
WELLNESS We care about all of you. Your emotional, mental, physical, academic, and spiritual development are all important to us. Our Counseling and Wellness Center provides Christ-centered, culturally responsive, psychologically sound therapy to students. Each student can access these services at little to no cost.
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Multicultural Engagement
THE MULTICULTURAL CENTER The Multicultural Center exists to foster opportunities for underrepresented persons to feel a sense of belonging in our community and to explore their authentic selves where safety, diversity, and God are honored.
We strive to foster an environment where every student, of any age, background, ethnicity, and socioeconomic
MOSAIC MONTH
status can belong, and be a valued part of our community.
Mosaic Month is dedicated to sparking critical thinking and dialogue around issues of diversity, inclusion, cultural identity, and justice on our campus.
GLOBAL MINISTRIES CONFERENCE We invite currents students, alumni, and friends of the university to meet representatives from mission organizations and hear about God’s work around the globe during various workshops.
VOICES SCHOLARS The Voices Scholarship is intended to develop and support students of color and their allies as inclusive leaders on the Multnomah University campus. Voices scholars receive coaching, mentoring, staff support, gain leadership experience, and inform the direction of campus-wide efforts toward cultural competence.
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Hear the Roar of the
Lions!
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL When you play for the MU Lions, you won’t just be part of a team, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to shaping you as an athlete, student, and follower of Christ.
Sports Teams: 10
Students that participate in intercollegiate sports at MU: 50%
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Women’s
Volleyball
We “put on the green” to support our Lions and show our MU pride.
Cross-Country
Basketball
Track & Field
Soccer
Men’s
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READY TO BEGIN THE CONVERSATION? Reach out to our Admissions team. Call or text: (503) 251-6485
(800) 275-4672
Email: admissions@multnomah.edu
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VENTURE OUT AND EXPLORE MU. Visit: multnomah.edu/visit
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? Apply: multnomah.edu/apply
LIKE WHAT YOU’VE SEEN? View our website for more information: Lion Launch (Orientation Week)
Multnomah Madness
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