Portland State University

Portland State University (Portland State) is a Public, 4 or more years 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 2021 tuition & fees of Portland State University is $10,112 for Oregon residents and $29,001 for out-of-state students. 49% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,719.

The school has a total enrollment of 25,711 and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $50,800. The salary range after graduation from Portland State varies by field of study and the average salary range $20,000 to $78,100.

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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 Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Portland State University Campus, Portland, OR

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Portland State University are $10,112 for in-state students and $29,001 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $16,293 for in-state students and $23,784 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $12,989 for Oregon residents and $36,667 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $20,083 for Oregon residents and $29,239 for out-of-state students.

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.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$10,112	$29,001
Graduate	$16,293	$23,784

Portland State 2020-2021 Tuition Costs Chart

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,989	$36,667
Graduate	$20,083	$29,239

Portland State University 2021-2022 Estimated Tuition Costs Chart

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Portland State University is 96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,110.

The average graduation rate is 48%. Total 25,711 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at Portland State
Admission Stats »	96% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield
Test Scores »	1,110 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	76%(full-time), 52% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.76% (21 to 1)
Student Population »	25,711 (20,357 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,719
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.

Special Learning Opportunities at Portland State
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.

On-Campus Student Services at Portland State
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 University. 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.