University of Portland Admission
Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
92.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.68%
Freshmen Enrollment
813
SAT Scores
1,315
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,122 students have applied and 9,364 students have allowed to admit to University of Portland (Acceptance rate: 92.51%). UP's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.68 % where 813 students have finally enrolled out of 9,364 admitted students.
UP acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon.
UP enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon.
How to Apply to University of Portland
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UP. UP offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.up.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.uportland.org/freshman/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.up.edu/finaid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.up.edu/finaid/costs/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.up.edu/finaid/other-aid/veterans.html |
| Athletic | portlandpilots.com/sports/2016/1/5/GEN_0105163510.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.up.edu/aes/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UP and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Portland is 1,315 and the average ACT score is 29. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | 1,315 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon | 1,191 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Portland, 104 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,315 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 665 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 618 | 650 | 690 |
| Total | 1,228 | 1,315 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Portland, 46 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 33 |
UP Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Portland. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |