Portland State University

Portland, OR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Portland State University

Portland State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Portland, OR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 13,182 students. The acceptance rate is 91%. 53% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,906.

91%

Acceptance

$9,552

Net price

13,182

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

91%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,552

Average net price

$11,679

In-state tuition

$31,074

Out-of-state tuition

$13,728

Room & board

$732

Books & supplies

$21,590

Total cost of attendance

42%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Students with federal loans

$20,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$7,655

$30–48K

$7,752

$48–75K

$8,981

$75–110K

$12,993

$110K+

$19,112

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business17.8%

Social Sciences11.0%

Psychology9.1%

Health & Nursing7.4%

Visual & Performing Arts7.0%

Computer Science6.3%

Engineering5.8%

Multidisciplinary4.6%

Humanities4.5%

Biology4.0%

After Graduation

$57,906

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,937

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,280

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

13,182

Total enrollment

24%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

47%

Hispanic

23%

Asian

10%

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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