Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Portland's overall acceptance rate has experienced a notable decrease over recent years. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 8.1%, with 9,025 applicants and 729 students admitted. This is a slight increase from 8.0% in 2022, despite a larger applicant pool of 10,115. The trend shows a more competitive landscape, as acceptance rates have dropped from 8.7% in 2019 to 6.5% in 2020, and further down to 7.5% in 2021. Remarkably, acceptance rates were as high as 61.0% in 2016, indicating a significant shift in admissions competitiveness.