# University of Portland: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/university-of-portland --- ## University of Portland SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Portland, OR · Private non-profit · Master's university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 1160–1370 · Range midpoint ~1270 Acceptance rate: 89% Enrollment: 2,957 ACT middle 50%: 25–31 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How University of Portland compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #92 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: #92 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 score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1270) [Plan for a 1400](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1400-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.up.edu/) ### 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; our 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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### 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, not an admission guarantee. - **1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1270 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% 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. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### 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. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Michigan State University](https://1600.now/college/michigan-state-university) | East Lansing, MI | 1180–1360 | 85% | | [Rollins College](https://1600.now/college/rollins-college) | Winter Park, FL | 1160–1370 | 48% | | [Washington College](https://1600.now/college/washington-college) | Chestertown, MD | 1140–1390 | 57% | | [Loyola University Chicago](https://1600.now/college/loyola-university-chicago) | Chicago, IL | 1170–1360 | 82% | | [Western Washington University](https://1600.now/college/western-washington-university) | Bellingham, WA | 1150–1390 | 93% | | [University of Mary Washington](https://1600.now/college/university-of-mary-washington) | Fredericksburg, VA | 1170–1370 | 80% | ### Questions about University of Portland #### 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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 89%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend University of Portland? Historical published tuition is approximately $58,100 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is University of Portland test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Portland's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.up.edu](https://www.up.edu/)