Portland State University
Originally founded to educate returning World War II veterans, Portland State University is a 4-year public institution in the heart of Portland. The PSU campus encompasses eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 120 fields of study. To provide a break from classes, the PSU Film Committee oversees the 5th Avenue Cinema, one of the only student-operated theaters in the US which offers free movie screenings to students. The university’s location also provides access to a number of indie bookstores, coffee shops, and food trucks.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1039
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
27,305
Total Number of Undergrads
21,725
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $7,020
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $23,535
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
68%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,066
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
246
Size of Town
City: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,900
What Students Are Saying
3.68
Average Rating
Portland State University is a high quality education that provides both flexibility to the busy student and abundant resources for success, through their many outstanding teachers, helpful graduate students, and various other bodies. The student body is very large and always eager to help and interact through study groups and social gatherings. Last and certainly not least, PSU has a terrific administration as I feel that my financial aid and registration continually runs smoothly and questions are answered both promptly and accurately.
Chelsea from Woodland, WA
This was not my first choice school; I went here because of the cheap tuition, and I'm very happy with my decision. I really love the school. There's always stuff to do, places to visit, food to eat (amazing food carts!), and a diverse body of people to meet.
R from Beaverton, OR
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