Private not-for-profit

Medium

West Coast Conference

University of Portland SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1168 to 1370

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPA3.69

Acceptance Rate89.2%

With an 89% acceptance rate, Portland is not a reach for many prepared students, so your strategy should be showing academic strength clearly. Because it is test-optional and few students submit scores, send them only if they help you, ideally near the top of the middle range: about 1370 SAT or 31 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Portland facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Portland enrolls 2,986 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Portland has an 88% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 80%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.2:1.

Location

Portland, OR

Undergrad Enrollment2,986

Freshman Retention88%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio11.2:1

Graduation Rate80%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Portland?

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Key University of Portland application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Portland, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is the last safe chance to add a stronger score for possible superscoring.

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What you'll actually pay

Portland is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $58,100 applies to all students. With 62% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $29,685, scholarships can play a meaningful role. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$58,100

Room and Board$16,600

Average Merit Award$29,685

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid62%

Average Aid Package$52,322

Average Debt at Grad$28,145

At University of Portland, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $74,700 per year. Aid is common: 62% of students receive aid, with an average package of $52,322. Merit awards average $29,685, and listed scholarship opportunities include GPA 3.20+ thresholds for OSCPA awards of $3,000 to $5,000. Graduates leave with average debt of $28,145.