Portland State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #484 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #177 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #154 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #2 of 15 | In Portland |
| #82 of 1,696 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 181 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 16,862
- Graduates
- 4,747
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pdx.edu
Portland State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Portland State University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| Applicants | 7,926 | 2,897 | 4,914 |
| Admissions | 7,378 | 2,675 | 4,600 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,519 | 622 | 870 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 115 | 49 | 60 |
8,119 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,937 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10694 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3959 (18%) |
| Asian | 2029 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 1361 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1223 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1021 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 934 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 103 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 101 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,750
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,000 | $15,048 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,000 | $15,048 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,900 | $20,490 |
| Fee in-district | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| Fee in-state | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,806 | $1,806 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,138 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,462 |
| Room charge | $7,365 |
| Meal charge | $5,097 |
Portland State University majors
Portland State University has granted 4,241 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 1,525 master's across 65 programs, and 104 doctorate degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Portland State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 103 | 260 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 356 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 168 | 77 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 155 | 50 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 204 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 203 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 175 | 4 | 8 |
| Accounting | 185 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 177 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 151 | 11 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 144 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 113 | 20 | 4 |
| Education, General | 136 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 113 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 105 | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 105 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 103 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 83 | 20 | |
| Finance, General | 100 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 70 | 20 | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 83 | 9 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 51 | 39 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 71 | 13 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 76 | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 82 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 77 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | 60 | 5 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 71 | 5 | |
| History, General | 55 | 14 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 68 | ||
| Architecture | 57 | 9 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 55 | 5 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 60 | ||
| Sociology, General | 52 | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 58 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 47 | ||
| Economics, General | 43 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 41 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 33 | 7 | |
| Creative Writing | 17 | 22 | |
| Public Administration | 39 | ||
| Environmental Science | 31 | 6 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 36 | ||
| Public Health, General | 30 | 6 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 33 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 25 | 8 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 3 | 11 |
| Geography | 23 | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 26 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| Publishing | 26 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 25 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 19 | 6 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 25 | ||
| Linguistics | 24 | ||
| Physics, General | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 19 | 4 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 23 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 17 | 5 | |
| Health Services Administration | 22 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 18 | 4 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | 20 | |
| Real Estate | 22 | ||
| Philosophy | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 7 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 | 6 | |
| Materials Engineering | 19 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 13 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 16 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 15 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 14 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 9 | 4 | |
| Taxation | 13 | ||
| Biostatistics | 9 | ||
| Community Psychology | 9 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | ||
| Statistics, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 8 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 7 | 1 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 7 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Women's Studies | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Environmental Health | 4 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||
| Conducting | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,241 | 1,525 | 104 |
Portland State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 50% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Portland State University is a world-class research university with 26,081 scientific papers published and 505,864 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 178 | 771 |
| 1992 | 160 | 848 |
| 1993 | 171 | 912 |
| 1994 | 150 | 1001 |
| 1995 | 147 | 994 |
| 1996 | 198 | 1220 |
| 1997 | 184 | 1441 |
| 1998 | 207 | 1556 |
| 1999 | 211 | 1689 |
| 2000 | 948 | 4034 |
| 2001 | 260 | 2383 |
| 2002 | 657 | 3935 |
| 2003 | 482 | 4041 |
| 2004 | 505 | 4504 |
| 2005 | 640 | 5209 |
| 2006 | 674 | 6670 |
| 2007 | 750 | 8136 |
| 2008 | 797 | 9631 |
| 2009 | 833 | 11877 |
| 2010 | 913 | 13601 |
| 2011 | 1003 | 16551 |
| 2012 | 986 | 19239 |
| 2013 | 1031 | 22219 |
| 2014 | 1149 | 24129 |
| 2015 | 1231 | 25809 |
| 2016 | 1263 | 26886 |
| 2017 | 1107 | 27718 |
| 2018 | 1137 | 31031 |
| 2019 | 1347 | 35417 |
| 2020 | 1436 | 41058 |
| 2021 | 1170 | 45698 |
| 2022 | 1219 | 46213 |
| 2023 | 1032 | 45438 |
Portland State University alumni
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Courtney Love
- Occupations
- film actorguitaristcomposermusicianrecording artist
- Biography
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Courtney Michelle Love is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actress. A figure in the alternative and grunge scenes of the 1990s, her career has spanned four decades. She rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Hole, which she formed in 1989. Love has drawn public attention for her uninhibited live performances and confrontational lyrics, as well as her highly publicized personal life following her marriage to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. In 2020, NME named her one of the most influential singers in alternative culture of the last 30 years.
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Mark Dacascos
- Occupations
- television actoractorkaratekastunt performerThai boxer
- Biography
-
Mark Alan Dacascos is an American actor, martial artist, and television personality. A 4th-degree black belt in Wun Hop Kuen Do, he is known for his roles in action films, including as Louis Stevens in Only the Strong, the title role in Crying Freeman, Mani in Brotherhood of the Wolf, Ling in Cradle 2 the Grave, Sharish in Nomad, and as Zero in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
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Holly Madison
- Occupations
- reality television participanttelevision personalityshowgirl
- Biography
-
Holly Madison is an American television personality, best known as a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and for her appearance in the reality television show The Girls Next Door. She also starred in her own reality series, Holly's World, which ran from 2009 to 2011. She has released two books, Down the Rabbit Hole in 2015, about her life in the Playboy Mansion and her relationship with Hefner, and The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice, and the Road to Reinvention in 2016.
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Nancy Wilson
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristrecord producersinger
- Biography
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Nancy Lamoureux Wilson is an American musician. She rose to fame alongside her older sister Ann as guitarist and second vocalist in the rock band Heart.
General info
| Alternative names | PSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Doctrina Urbi Serviat Let Knowledge Serve the City |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December;January-March;March-June). Also Summer Session (June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,535 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 724 SW Harrison Portland, Oregon, 97201 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5037253000 |