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2026-27 cyclePortland, OR
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Catholic university situated on a bluff overlooking the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Grounded in Holy Cross values, UP emphasizes community, service, and rigorous academic preparation across liberal arts and professional majors.
Acceptance rate
89%
Undergrad enrollment
2,986
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA Submission Window | October 1, 2026 |
| TransferSpring 2027 Transfer Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipHonors Program Application Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision Priority / Nursing Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Nursing Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Non-Nursing Preferred Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| Rolling AdmissionLate Review Space-Available Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Non-Nursing Final Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
University of Portland does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.