University of Portland

    Portland, OR · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1160–1370
    Median ~1270
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    2,957
    ACT middle 50%
    25–31

    How University of Portland compares

    • The ~1270 SAT midpoint ranks #89 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 4 in OR.
    • Its 89% acceptance rate is more selective than 10% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (620 Math vs 640 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($82,804) are $19,738 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #89 of 197
    SAT rank in OR
    #2 of 4
    More selective than
    10% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$19,738

    What the numbers say about University of Portland

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1160 to 1370. A planning score near or above 1410 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 640 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 80% completion rate and $82,804 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1270 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $58,100
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $58,100
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $82,804
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    80%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1160 and 1370. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1410 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1270 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1370

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1160–1360

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1160

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to University of Portland's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of OregonEugene, OR1130–136088%
    Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI1180–136085%
    Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL1160–137048%
    George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA1160–136087%
    Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI1190–133065%
    Mercer UniversityMacon, GA1160–135069%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for University of Portland?

    University of Portland's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1160–1370, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1410 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?

    University of Portland's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend University of Portland?

    Published tuition is approximately $58,100 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is University of Portland test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Portland's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.up.edu