Outcomes at Portland State
Graduation Rate
52.54%
Transfer-out Rate
26.14%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Portland State University is 52.54% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. 818 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,557 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.14% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oregon. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oregon.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Portland State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Portland State University. 818 students have completed and 407 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 62 students still enrolled and 270 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,557 | 1,557 |
| Completers | 818 (52.54%) | 818 |
| Transfer-out | 407 (26.14%) | 407 |
| Still Enrolled | 62 (3.98%) | 62 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 270 (17.34%) | 270 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 502 students have completed in 4 years and additional 232 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 502 (32.24%) |
172 (26.34%) |
330 (36.50%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 232 (14.90%) |
112 (17.15%) |
120 (13.27%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 84 (5.39%) |
42 (6.43%) |
42 (4.65%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.54% (818/1,557) | 49.92% (326/653) | 54.42% (492/904) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (3/12) | 50.00% (3/6) | 0.00% (0/6) |
| Asian | 63.91% (108/169) | 62.82% (49/78) | 64.84% (59/91) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 53.06% (26/49) | 48.15% (13/27) | 59.09% (13/22) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (149/298) | 41.53% (49/118) | 55.56% (100/180) |
| White | 51.52% (423/821) | 50.30% (169/336) | 52.37% (254/485) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 45.45% (5/11) | 20.00% (1/5) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Two or More Race | 49.63% (67/135) | 42.00% (21/50) | 54.12% (46/85) |
| Unknown | 75.00% (21/28) | 85.71% (12/14) | 64.29% (9/14) |