Portland State University
#280 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Portland State University is a public institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,864 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Portland State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #280. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,375; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,495.
Portland State University is located in downtown Portland. The university offers a variety of housing options to students, and the campus is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. The PSU sports teams, the Vikings, compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Research is performed at a variety of centers and institutes at PSU, including the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, the Institute on Aging and the Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research.
Portland State University grants graduate degrees through a variety of academic departments, including the School of Business Administration, the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Graduate School of Education. Notable alumni of Portland State University include Carolyn Davidson, designer of the Nike logo; former NBA player Ime Udoka; and Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics.
Portland State University is a public institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,864 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Portland State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #280. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,375; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,495.
Portland State University is located in downtown Portland. The university offers a variety of housing options to students, and the campus is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. The PSU sports teams, the Vikings, compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Research is performed at a variety of centers and institutes at PSU, including the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, the Institute on Aging and the Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research.
Portland State University grants graduate degrees through a variety of academic departments, including the School of Business Administration, the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Graduate School of Education. Notable alumni of Portland State University include Carolyn Davidson, designer of the Nike logo; former NBA player Ime Udoka; and Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$9,375
Undergraduate Enrollment
16,864
Acceptance Rate
93%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,495
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,375
Room & Board
$13,140(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,149
$13,334
$13,334
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,495
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,375
Room & Board
$13,140(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,149
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
32%
17:1
50%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
20%
$47,634
Social Sciences
12%
$32,981
Health Professions and Related Programs
8%
$31,828
Psychology
8%
$30,703
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
6%
$34,633
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
156
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
63%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
19%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
5,009
Citations Per Publication
9:1
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Last updated 2023.
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Students
16,864
Graduate Enrollment
4,747
Total Enrollment
21,611
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
10,854
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
46%
Minority Enrollment
46%
Minority Enrollment
49%
White
22%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
5%
Black
3%
International
3%
Unknown
1%
American Indian
1%
Pacific Islander
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
80+
Sports Teams
2
Fraternities
3
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
32%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
50%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,621
$37,970
$37,970
Graduation Rate
32%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
50%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,621
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