University of Portland Acceptance Rate
Portland, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,041
- Admitted
- 8,624
- Yield
- 8.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Portland's acceptance rate has risen from 62.9% in 2014–15 to 95.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 11,096 to 9,041 (-19%) over that period.
Its 95.4% rate makes University of Portland more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
University of Portland has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 8.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,096 | 6,983 | 62.9% | 1,082 |
| 2015–16 | 11,200 | 6,939 | 62% | 941 |
| 2016–17 | 11,911 | 7,304 | 61.3% | 961 |
| 2017–18 | 11,137 | 7,745 | 69.5% | 1,003 |
| 2018–19 | 10,666 | 8,035 | 75.3% | 1,004 |
| 2019–20 | 11,641 | 8,923 | 76.7% | 1,004 |
| 2020–21 | 12,562 | 9,700 | 77.2% | 809 |
| 2021–22 | 12,044 | 9,778 | 81.2% | 911 |
| 2022–23 | 10,122 | 9,364 | 92.5% | 813 |
| 2023–24 | 9,041 | 8,624 | 95.4% | 729 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,139 | 5,861 | 95.5% |
| Men | 2,902 | 2,763 | 95.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–693 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 570–663 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 5% |
How University of Portland compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?
University of Portland's acceptance rate is 95.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,624 admitted of 9,041 applicants).
Is University of Portland test optional?
University of Portland is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Portland?
University of Portland received 9,041 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,624.
What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?
Admitted students at University of Portland typically scored 620–693 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–663 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Portland getting harder to get into?
University of Portland has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.9% in 2014–15 to 95.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.up.edu/.