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Located in Portland, Oregon, Portland State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,861 prospective students applied, and 6,573 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,674 enrolled in the school. 16,776 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,935 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,079 plus fees of $1,500. Portland State University is ranked 779 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Portland State University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Portland State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#779 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#276 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1220 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,263 |
| Other Fees | $1,500 |
| Room and Board | $13,611 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,502 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,955 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,263 |
| Other Fees | $1,500 |
| Room and Board | $13,611 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,502 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,786 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209807 IPEDS survey data for Portland State University.
Current students may use the Portland State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.