Portland State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Portland, OR
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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

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Overview

Total enrollment

19,951

Location Portland, Oregon
Website pdx.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Portland State University occupies an urban campus in downtown Portland, Oregon, integrated within the city's South Park Blocks district. Founded in 1946 as a post-World War II educational institution for returning veterans, PSU has evolved into Oregon's largest urban public research university. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several LEED-certified sustainable structures, connected by pedestrian paths and public transit options. PSU is known for its programs in urban planning, sustainability, business, and social work, with particular emphasis on community-based learning and research. The university maintains a primarily commuter campus profile, though it offers multiple residence halls and apartment-style housing options for students who choose to live on campus, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Vikings in the Big Sky Conference.

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Ratings

Portland State University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Portland State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1250
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

90.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 18.2%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oregon Resident Tuition

$11,679

Out of State Resident Tuition

$31,074

Breakdown

Tuition $11,679
Books and Supplies $732
Other Fees $2,004
Room and Board $13,728
Budget for Other Expenses $2,250
Total One Year Cost $30,393

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Portland State University are Business, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 20% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.