Sumner College
Portland, OR8338 NE Alderwood Road Ste 100, Portland, OR 97220
503-972-6230
Sumner College is a private, coeducational college located in Portland, Oregon, United States. The college was founded in 1885 and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Sumner College offers bachelor's degrees in business, education, and nursing, as well as an associate degree in nursing. The college also offers a number of certificate programs.
Sumner College was founded in 1885 by George Sumner and his wife, Sarah. The couple had come to Portland from Boston in 1883, and George Sumner had been a teacher in the Portland public schools. When the couple founded Sumner College, they did so with the goal of providing a quality education to the people of Portland.
The college began with just six students, but it quickly grew. By the early 1900s, the college had an enrollment of more than 500 students. In the years that followed, the college continued to grow, and it began to offer more and more programs.
Today, Sumner College is a thriving institution with an enrollment of more than 1,000 students. The college offers a variety of programs, and it is known for its strong nursing and business programs. Sumner College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and it is a member of the Oregon Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 464
Acceptance Rate: 62.50%
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://sumnercollege.edu/
Financial Aid: https://sumnercollege.edu/financial-aid/?