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Portland State University

Portland State University is a large, public institution located in Portland, or. Founded in 1946, Portland State University offers undergraduate degrees in 243 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 14,299 undergraduates
cost $10,206 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Portland State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.1%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.37
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Portland State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Social Sciences, General
Social Work
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,206
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,940
Books & supplies $888
Other expenses $2,811
Cost of attendance* $28,845
Average financial aid package $14,088
Estimated cost $14,757 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,846
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,940
Books & supplies $888
Other expenses $2,811
Cost of attendance* $46,485
Average financial aid package $14,088
Estimated cost $32,397 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Portland State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,299, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

20,519

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Portland State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 724 SW Harrison, Portland, OR 97201
phone 503-725-3000
address www.pdx.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Portland State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Portland State University?

Portland State University is located in Portland, or.

What is the acceptance rate at Portland State University? 

The acceptance rate for Portland State University is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Portland State University?

The average high school GPA for Portland State University students was 3.37.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Portland State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Portland State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,380.

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