Portland State University SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1125

The average composite SAT score for admitted Portland State University freshman is 1125 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1125 is in the 64th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1000 to 1250

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1000 to 1250. The 75th percentile score is 1250 while the 25th percentile score is 1000.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Portland State University but we estimate it to be around a 870 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 550

The average score for Portland State University students on the math portion of the SAT is 550 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 490 and the 75th percentile score 610.

Average SAT Reading Score 575

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 510 to 640 and the average score for Portland State University students is 575.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Portland State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 90.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.36.

Can I get into Portland State University with a 1250 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1250 or higher is very competitive at Portland State University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 95% or higher.

Can I get into Portland State University with a 1130 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1130 to 1240 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 91% to 95%.

Can I get into Portland State University with a 1000 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1000 to 1120 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 84% to 91% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Portland State University with a 870 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 870 to 990 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 83% chance of admission to Portland State University. SAT scores below 870 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.