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Portland State University
Portland, OR · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $8,337
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $62,447
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Portland State University is a public college in Portland, OR with 13,182 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $8,337 per year ($6,255 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,447 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,877
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,070
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Portland State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $20,561
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,315
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,565
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,255
- $30–48k$5,757
- $48–75k$7,522
- $75–110k$10,215
- $110k+$17,621
Get a personal estimate with Portland State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $62,447
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,489
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,182
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White47%
- Hispanic23%
- Black6%
- Asian10%
Portland State University FAQ
What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?+
Portland State University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is Portland State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Portland State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,877 students applied to Portland State University and 8,070 were admitted; 1,580 enrolled.
Does Portland State University consider legacy status?+
No. Portland State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Portland State University require an essay?+
Portland State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Portland State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $20,561 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,337.
What is Portland State University's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 209807 · How we use this data
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