Portland State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Portland State University is a four-year, public school located in Portland, OR. It is a R2 university with high research activities. Portland State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities .

91% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,077 applied, 8,248 accepted, and 1,502 enrolled in Portland State. 636 men and 827 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,118 for Oregon residents and $29,136 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $17,745 for Oregon residents and $23,334 for others. Tuition has increased by 3.11% compared to last year at Portland State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,858 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,662. For freshmen, 1,340 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,827. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 19,951 students enrolled Portland State in 2025. By gender, 8,449 men and 11,502 women students are enrolled. There are 15,414 undergraduate and 4,537 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

313 Major Programs

45 programs through online 107 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Portland State is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 53% Transfer-out Rate 24% Retention Rate 76% Students to Faculty Ratio 17 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,415 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Portland State and the average faculty salary is $107,329. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are 3,071 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $81,552. Number of Faculties 1,415 Average Faculty Salary $107,329 Number of Staffs 3,071 Average Staff Salary $81,552

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

Portland State University is a member of Big Sky Conference (BSC). See All Members

Portland, OR