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Interested in attending University of Portland?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Portland, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.62
Average High School GPA
1250
SAT Midpoint
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Portland?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Portland accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,041 people applied and 8,624 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5861 / 6139 (95%)
Men
2763 / 2902 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Portland:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at University of Portland, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Portland by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Portland considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Portland?

3.62
Average High School GPA
1250
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Portland as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.62.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
35%
3.50-3.74
26%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
4%
2.00-2.49
1%

Portland is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

13%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
618
Math Mean
625
75th Percentile
690
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
610
Verbal Mean
625
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1228
Composite Mean
1250
75th Percentile
1410

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Portland. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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