Portland State University
Portland State University (Portland State) is a four-years, public school located in Portland, OR. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The Portland State's 2022 tuition & fees is $10,386 for Oregon residents and $29,286 for out-of-state students. 54% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,423.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,640 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $50,800 and it varies by field of study.
Portland State ranked 194th in National Universities and 9th in Oregon Colleges rankings. Portland State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Directory Information
| Address | 724 SW Harrison, Portland, OR 97201 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 503-725-3000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Portland State University are $10,386 for in-state students and $29,286 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $16,518 for in-state students and $24,009 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,386 for Oregon residents and $29,286 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,386 | $29,286 |
| Graduate | $16,518 | $24,009 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,386 | $29,286 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Portland State directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the Portland State bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Portland State University is 98.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.79%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,125.
The average graduation rate is 54%. Total 23,640 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $50,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $78,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 98.43% Acceptance Rate / 25.79% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,125 SAT / 21 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Retention Rate | 75%(full-time), 40% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.26% (19 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 23,640 (18,656 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $7,423 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $50,800 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $20,000 - $78,100 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Portland State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Portland State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Portland State. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,200. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,278.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,200 |
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