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Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State, founded in 1946, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 53-acre, urban campus is located in Portland, Oregon.

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Tuition & Fees

$9,578

$28,410

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
31%
500-599
41%
400-499
20%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
51%
400-499
22%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
15%
500-599
38%
400-499
35%
300-399
9%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
31%
6-11
1%
30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
39%
12-17
32%
30-36
5%
24-29
24%
18-23
49%
12-17
22%
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,573
Declined + 288
Total Received 6,861
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Public

20,966

undergraduate students

5,055

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Social Science
  3. Business Management/leadership
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Codes

SAT 4610
ACT 3492

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School Facts

Portland State, founded in 1946, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 53-acre, urban campus is located in Portland, Oregon.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 26,021
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education)
•  CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
•  CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
•  NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)
•  PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)

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Portland, OR

50-acre, urban campus in Portland (population: 647,805). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Portland State University
1825 S.W. Broadway
Portland, OR 97201

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
9%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 1% of male students
 
6 sororities 1% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
31%
500-599
41%
400-499
20%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
51%
400-499
22%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
15%
500-599
38%
400-499
35%
300-399
9%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
19%
18-23
39%
12-17
31%
6-11
1%
30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
39%
12-17
32%
30-36
5%
24-29
24%
18-23
49%
12-17
22%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline June 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,573
Declined + 288
Total Received 6,861

Admissions Factors

Considered

Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Chuck Knepfle
Vice President for Enrollment
P: 800 547-8887, extension 53511
F: 503 725-5525
admissions@pdx.edu

Financial Aid

53%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,884.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,078
Room $6,780
Board $4,392
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,263
Total $22,013
Average Financial Aid - $10,884
Total with Avg. Aid $11,129

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $38,689,662
State $15,875,183
Institutional $2,110,110
Other external $3,629,216
Total $60,304,171

Non-need-based

Federal $150,733
State $30,857
Institutional $523,461
Other external $1,064,850
Total $1,769,901

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 547-8887
F: 503 725-5965
askfa@pdx.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Amanda Nguyen
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
nguyenaf@pdx.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, cheerleading, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, sailing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cheerleading, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, martial arts, rugby, sailing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Directors

Valerie Cleary (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big Sky Conference
Mascot
Vikings
School colors
green and white

Athletics Right Now

26,021

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

20,966
students

Female
54%
11,405

Male
46%
9,561

19%

5,055
students

Female
62%
3,129

Male
38%
1,926

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

66%

13,951
students

Female
56%
7,781

Male
44%
6,170

34%

7,015
students

Female
52%
3,624

Male
48%
3,391

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

97%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

124

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 72
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Samuel Dunlop
Director of International Recruitment
503 725-3511
intladm@pdx.edu

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