Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's yield is 4 pts higher than U. Portland's
Yield rate - 2
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences's SAT midpoint is 23 points higher than U. Portland's
SAT midpoint - 3
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences admits 85% vs. 89% at U. Portland
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAccessible
- U. PortlandAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesTest-optional
- U. PortlandTest-optional
How they read a record
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Portland
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | U. Portland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

