Portland State University
tuition & fees
$28,257
graduate tuition & fees
$24,693
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
21,609
online students
3,937
Number of Programs
303
Financial Aid Amount
$8,662
Graduation Rate
53%
Portland State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Portland, Oregon. Portland State ranked 194th in National Universities and 9th in Oregon Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 21,609 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Portland State's acceptance rate is 90.91% last year (undergraduate school).
Portland State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Portland State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 724 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR 97201 |
| Phone | 503-725-3000 |
| WEB | www.pdx.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.pdx.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-how-when-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | www.pdx.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pdx.edu/finaid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pdx.edu/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.pdx.edu/drc |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Portland State University is 90.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.58%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs and $67 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.91 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.58 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $67 |
Tuition & Fees
Portland State's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,617 for Oregon residents and $28,257 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.48% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($27,846).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,202 for Oregon residents and $24,693 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 10.75% compared to the last year's rate.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,617 | $28,257 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,202 | $24,693 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 21,609 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 3,937 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Portland State has 16,862 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,747 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 21,609 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 16,862 |
| Graduate Students | 4,747 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Portland State offers 303 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Portland State
| Number of programs | 303 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |