University of Portland Acceptance Rate (89%) & SAT/ACT

Q: How many applicants get into the University of Portland?

University of Portland's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,391 of 8,289 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–670 reading and writing, 580–700 math

ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite

Average net price: $34,951 a year (2022–23)

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University of Portland GPA requirements

University of Portland requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Portland hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Portland acceptance rate

University of Portland admitted 7,391 of 8,289 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Portland is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Portland, Oregon, with 2,986 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Portland in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	640	670
SAT Math	580	650	700
ACT Composite	25	26	31
ACT English	24	29	34
ACT Math	23	27	29

6% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as University of Portland reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1277 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Portland looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Portland's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Portland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $34,951 a year at University of Portland in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Portland hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Portland admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Portland students have?

The middle 50% of University of Portland's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–670 in reading and writing and 580–700 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is the University of Portland test optional?

Check University of Portland's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Portland was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Portland?

A lot: University of Portland requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can I get into the University of Portland with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Portland admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How many applicants get into the University of Portland?

University of Portland's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,391 of 8,289 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Portland?

University of Portland requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does the University of Portland consider legacy status?

No. University of Portland doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Portland?

Yes. University of Portland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at the University of Portland after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $34,951 a year at University of Portland in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Portland's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of PortlandU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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