# Portland State University

Portland, OR. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/portland-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,877 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 8,070 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $20,561 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,337 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,255 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,757 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $7,522 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $10,215 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,621 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 13,182 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 53% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,447 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,489 (FY2024) |

## What Portland State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 209807. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology