90%

Acceptance Rate

$7,760

Avg.Financial Aid

003216

FAFSA Code

Portland State University (PSU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

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

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    NWCCU

  • Website

    www.pdx.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    25,711

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

    Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

724 SW Harrison

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Portland State University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

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

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    18 - 25

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • 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

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,263

  • Other Fees

    $1,410

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming 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

Most Popular 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

  • 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 / Part-time

70% / 30%

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

51%

Unknown

5%

Black

4%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

7%

Non Resident alien

6%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

1%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

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.

$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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