90%

Acceptance Rate

$7,760

Avg.Financial Aid

003216

FAFSA Code

About Portland State University (PSU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

25,711

Website

www.pdx.edu

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NWCCU

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

724 SW Harrison

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 5037253000
Fax: N/A
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

90%

SAT Range

1010 - 1230

ACT Range

18 - 25

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. The SAT score in the range of 1000-1220 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 18 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Portland State University is 21. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 724 SW Harrison, Portland, Oregon 97201. They can also call them at (503) 725-3000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$13,758

Average Annual Cost

$7,695

Books And Supplies

$1,263

Other Fees

$1,410

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$13,215

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,502

Total One Year Cost

$26,085

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to PSU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $36,370. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

21:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

52%

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

$2,703

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

362 Graduates

Psychology, General

346 Graduates

Public Health

293 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

244 Graduates

Social Sciences, General

235 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

189 Graduates

Marketing

175 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

168 Graduates

Biology, General

164 Graduates

Biological and Physical Sciences

149 Graduates

Human Resources Management and Serv...

149 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

147 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

141 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

129 Graduates

Computer Science

116 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

115 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

107 Graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, an...

96 Graduates

Political Science and Government

82 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

81 Graduates

Communication Disorders Sciences an...

79 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

77 Graduates

Sociology

74 Graduates

Civil Engineering

72 Graduates

Economics

65 Graduates

Social Work

64 Graduates

Mathematics

63 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

61 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

58 Graduates

History

56 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

56 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

52 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

47 Graduates

Architecture

46 Graduates

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

46 Graduates

Community Organization and Advocacy

41 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

39 Graduates

Geography and Cartography

33 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

33 Graduates

Music

33 Graduates

Philosophy

32 Graduates

Anthropology

31 Graduates

Physics

24 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

22 Graduates

Chemistry

22 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

21 Graduates

East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

20 Graduates

Environmental/Environmental Health...

20 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

19 Graduates

Computer Engineering

17 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative S...

16 Graduates

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

12 Graduates

Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...

11 Graduates

Visual and Performing Arts, Other

11 Graduates

Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

10 Graduates

Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

5 Graduates

Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...

2 Graduates

Urban Studies/Affairs

2 Graduates

Dance

1 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

1 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

20,357

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time

70%

Part-time

30%

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

51% White

5% Unknown

4% Black

16% Hispanic

7% Two or more races

6% Non Resident alien

9% Asian

1% American Indian/Alaska native

1% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

26%

Out Of State

73%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$62,889 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

9%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,159/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,278/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,278/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Vikings

School Colors

green and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Sky Conference

Total Male Athletes

164

Total Female Athletes

125

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

31

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $13,611 per year for living on campus. Portland State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at PSU costs around $4,278 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$44,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$19,500

$30,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - 317

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

75%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,760

Students Receiving Federal Grants

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,650

Students Receiving State Aid

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,107

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,950

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,231

$30K - $48K

$8,421

$48K - $75K

$7,086

$75K - $110K

$2,758

> $110K

$1,001

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$637,856

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,708,050

In case the students at Portland State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Portland State University is around $3,478 and the federal grant is $4,710. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,989, while the institutional aid is $3,478. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at PSU based on students' financial needs add up to $637,856 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $1,708,050.

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