University of Portland: what international applicants need

What are University of Portland's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Portland has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Portland's acceptance rate?

89.2% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Portland admitted 7,391 of its 8,289 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Portland require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Portland is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Portland?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–700 in Math and 580–670 in Reading and Writing (6% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Portland's application fee for international students?

University of Portland charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Portland accept?

University of Portland doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Portland require?

University of Portland doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Portland require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Portland doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Portland have?

95 of University of Portland's 2,986 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Portland cost for international students?

University of Portland's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $58,100, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,260. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $78,328 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does University of Portland give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, University of Portland gave institutional scholarships or grants to 77 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25