Portland Colleges and Universities

Want to attend college in the picturesque Pacific Northwest? Portland, Oregon colleges and universities give you the best of both worlds: thriving urban culture and quick access to some of the most beautiful natural areas in the United States. Portland boasts a gorgeous climate, with mild temperatures year-round. The Willamette River runs through the heart of the city, bisecting it into eastern and western halves. The river is spanned by a series of pedestrian and road traffic bridges.

The best-known Portland colleges and universities include Reed College in the southeast part of town and Portland State University in the southwest. Reed is a small liberal arts school renowned for its rigorous academic programs. Portland State University is a larger public university, with a prime urban location downtown. Other Portland colleges and universities include Oregon Health and Science University and Lewis and Clark College.



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Cultural Diversity in Portland

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Large Schools


Portland Community College
Portland State University


Small Schools


Concordia University
Lewis & Clark College
University of Portland
Reed College
Apollo College - Portland Inc
The Art Institute of Portland
Oregon Health & Science University
Western Culinary Institute