Overview
Enrollment
Located in Portland, Oregon, Portland State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,859 prospective students applied, and 6,751 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,741 enrolled in the school. 14,418 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,440 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,685 plus fees of $1,701. Portland State University is ranked 717 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Portland State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#717 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#258 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1250 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,701 |
| Room and Board | $13,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,210 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,296 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,701 |
| Room and Board | $13,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,210 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,196 |
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.