

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
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
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Fall Regular Decision | September 1 | |
Spring Regular Decision | March 3 | |
Other | December 7 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
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Academics
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
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In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,807
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,447
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Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$13,500
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Books and Supplies | $1200
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Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
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Housing
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After Graduation
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What Students Are Saying
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