Can you get into University of Portland?
Portland, OR · Private · 2,957 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
89.2%
SAT middle 50%
1160–1370
median 1263
ACT middle 50%
25–31
median 29
Testing
Required
13% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
80%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What University of Portland actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Portland considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionDecember 5, 2026
- Regular DecisionMarch 8, 2027
University of Portland fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $73,224, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Portland by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$20,070
- $30k–$48k$16,577
- $48k–$75k$23,858
- $75k–$110k$27,021
- Over $110k$37,284
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Portland admissions, answered
What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?
University of Portland admits 89.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1160 and 1370. A score above 1370 clears the 75th percentile; below 1160, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is University of Portland test-optional?
No. University of Portland requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does University of Portland look for in an application?
University of Portland reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Portland actually cost?
Sticker price is $73,224, but the average family pays $28,210 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $20,070 per year on average.
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