University of Portland Admissions

University of Portland is an open admission school with a 92.51% acceptance rate. Nearly all qualified applicants get in, making this a safety school for most students. Admitted students typically score between 1228-1410 on the SAT or around 29 on the ACT. The high acceptance rate reflects the university's commitment to accessibility within Catholic higher education. The school seeks students who value small class sizes with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio and want to be part of a tight-knit community. Portland looks for applicants interested in combining faith with learning, particularly those drawn to their respected engineering and business programs in an urban Catholic setting.