University of Portland SAT and ACT scores
Portland, OR · private college · 3,136 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Portland reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Portland scored 1160 to 1370, with an average of 1277. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Portland?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 25 to 31. A 31 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Portland require the SAT or ACT?
University of Portland reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Portland accept the CLT?
University of Portland is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Oregon with similar scores
- Oregon State UniversitySAT 1140–1400
- University of OregonSAT 1130–1360
- Oregon State University-Cascades CampusSAT 1143–1318
- George Fox UniversitySAT 1070–1340
- Willamette UniversitySAT 1240–1440
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Biola UniversitySAT 1160–1370
- Loyola University ChicagoSAT 1170–1360
- Marist UniversitySAT 1190–1340
- Rollins CollegeSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY at FredoniaSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY College at GeneseoSAT 1190–1340
More about University of Portland
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Portland (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026