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University of Portland
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Portland, OR🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

This private university in Portland, Oregon has about 3,800 students and admits roughly 89% of applicants. It's known for health professions, which account for nearly a third of degrees awarded. After accounting for financial aid, the average net price is $33,717 annually, and graduates earn a median of $82,804 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
89.2%
Enrollment
3,793
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
80%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1160 – 1370
ACT (composite)
25 – 31
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$20,070
family income
$30–48k
$16,577
family income
$48–75k
$23,858
family income
$75–110k
$27,021
family income
$110k+
$37,284
family income
22% receive Pell grants
39% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Portland graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
31.0%
Business & Marketing
15.0%
Engineering
10.5%
Biology
8.7%
Psychology
6.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$82,804
Earnings (6 yr)
$67,913
Completion
80%
Retention
88%
Median debt
$21,370

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Portland?

University of Portland has an acceptance rate of 89.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1370 on the SAT. The ACT range is 25–31.

How much does University of Portland actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $20,070 per year, rising to $37,284 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into University of Portland?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.