University of Portland
Portland, Oregon · Private
University of Portland admitted 92% of 7,686 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1205–1325 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Portland
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Application deadlines
University of Portland’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Portland’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Portland offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
202 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, and 85 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Portland rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- Religion
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.69 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,700 a year. After grants, students paid $34,951 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Portland’s acceptance rate?
University of Portland admitted 92% of applicants: 7,054 of 7,686 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Portland’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1205 to 1325, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Portland’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does University of Portland have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, University of Portland asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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