Portland State University: Ranking & Review
| Portland rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124 | 312 Top 2% |
Portland State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 90% | 94% |
| Applicants | 6,815 | 2,622 | 4,193 |
| Admissions | 6,300 | 2,367 | 3,933 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,929 | 767 | 1,162 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 26,693 | 11,989 | 14,704 |
7,732 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,984 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 754 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 41% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 814 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 45% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Portland State University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $26,642 | $43,989 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Portland State University does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $7,403 | $24,750 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $165 | $550 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $14,436 | $21,780 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $401 | $605 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 867 | 184 | 1,051 | |
| Social Sciences | 550 | 27 | 7 | 584 |
| Education | 1 | 488 | 18 | 507 |
| Engineering | 263 | 192 | 7 | 462 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 363 | 85 | 1 | 449 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 105 | 265 | 5 | 375 |
| Psychology | 341 | 13 | 2 | 356 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 267 | 23 | 290 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 227 | 227 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 186 | 8 | 3 | 197 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 189 | 5 | 194 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 154 | 30 | 184 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 116 | 52 | 5 | 173 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 141 | 32 | 173 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 110 | 41 | 151 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 122 | 9 | 131 | |
| Physical Sciences | 80 | 13 | 16 | 109 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 46 | 55 | 101 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 62 | 25 | 3 | 90 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 61 | 17 | 9 | 87 |
| History | 54 | 7 | 61 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 56 | 56 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 28 | 28 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 22 | 2 | 24 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 19 | 19 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,408 | 1,593 | 78 | 6,079 |
A total of 4,408 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Portland State University.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,671 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | PSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Doctrina Urbi Serviat Let Knowledge Serve the City |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Total FTE staff | 2,730 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,078 |
| Research FTE | 97 |
| Public Service FTE | 54 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.pdx.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 724 SW Harrison Portland, Oregon, 97201 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5037253000 |
| Fax | +1 (503) 725 4882 |