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University of Portland

Portland, OR·Private·~89% acceptance

University of Portland is a private university based in Portland, OR. Admissions are accessible, with about 89% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $28,210 per year after financial aid. About 80% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $82,804 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$28,210/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $73,224
Aid cuts ~$45,014/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.34–3.84
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1370
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
80%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$67,913
median earnings, 6yr
$82,804
median earnings, 10yr
How Portland reads an application

What Portland values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rankApplication essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsInterviewCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceReligious commitmentDemonstrated interest

From Portland’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Portland requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Portland requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?
University of Portland admits about 89% of applicants.
How much does University of Portland cost?
At University of Portland, the average net price after aid is about $28,210 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $73,224 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Portland?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1370 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Portland's application deadlines?
University of Portland's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Portland value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Portland rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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