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University of Portland

University of Portland
5000 North Willamette Boulevard
Portland, OR 97203-5798

Official telephone: (503) 943-7911
Fax number: (503) 943-7399
Website: https://www.up.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 627-5601
888 627-5601 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.42
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 625 verbal, 625 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 27 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 13%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 6%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 10,122
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 9,364
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 155
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 60
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 70%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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