University of Portland: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Portland is a private institution located in Portland, Oregon. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Portland admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 92%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1240 and an ACT composite around 29. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,210 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Portland?

University of Portland has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

What does University of Portland weight in admissions?

University of Portland reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

How University of Portland reads an application: what each weighting means for your child, plus waitlist, transfer and early-round odds

SAT and ACT scores University of Portland typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 580–700, with an EBRW midpoint near 643. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 25–31. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does University of Portland actually cost?

Published tuition is $58,100 for in-state students and $58,100 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $17,260 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $28,210 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 22% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Portland

Will my child graduate from University of Portland?

These predict outcomes at University of Portland better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Portland

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Portland, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Biology, General and Mechanical Engineering. Across all programs, University of Portland confers roughly 732 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $103,904 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Portland safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Portland disclosed 6 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 2.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 4 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Portland?

About 55% of undergraduates at University of Portland live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Oregon parents ask about

• Reed College
  25% acceptance
• Lewis & Clark College
  78% acceptance
• Willamette University
  77% acceptance
• Southern Oregon University
  89% acceptance
• University of Oregon
  88% acceptance
• Oregon State University
  77% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• West Virginia University
  89% acceptance · West Virginia
• Pittsburg State University
  89% acceptance · Kansas

Common questions parents ask about University of Portland