Portland State University
- 4 Year
- PORTLAND, OR
Portland State University
- 4 Year
- PORTLAND, OR
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 2,565 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B minus
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Portland State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
PSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1000-1190
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$52
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$12,195 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,015 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
84%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 129 responses67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 156 responses54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 155 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology344 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities318 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods239 Graduates
- Business210 Graduates
- Marketing209 Graduates
- Biology193 Graduates
- Computer Science179 Graduates
- Finance163 Graduates
- Accounting162 Graduates
- Natural Sciences159 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
12,752 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,904
Undergrads Over 25
35%
Pell Grant
54%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
60%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 180 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 232 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 90 responsesSimilar Colleges
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My experience with Portland State University has overall been really good. Almost all of my teachers have been willing to go above and beyond to help students learn the information they are teaching. The campus is clean, beautiful, and modernized. If you are looking for a college campus experience and environment like you see in the movies, you might want to look elsewhere! But if you are a student that wants to go to campus each day, get done with your classes, and leave, it's perfect. Definitely a great choice for people who are working while in school, parents, returning students, and many others!
Great location, practically in the heart of Portland! Great foods nearby, everybody is sorta doing their own thing but still very nice if you need help going around. Majoring in psychology, haven't met a bad professor once! All very passionate on their subjects.
Good variety of course options, really helpful advisors and staff. Like much of Portland, it's very white, although they try to be very conscious of social justice and diversity. I found some of the coursework a little outdated or not really exploring the contributions of diverse populations to the fields being discussed. The queer studies classes I took were very 101 level. So in some ways it's a little disappointing considering how heavily their advertise their progressiveness as an institution.
All that being said, there are a lot of resources on campus for marginalized students and staff/faculty are excited to help you and work with you if you're struggling. There are a lot of different student services available if you look for them - including a free legal clinic, a food pantry on site, etc. They really try to help everyone complete their degree and graduate successfully, even if you're going through a difficult time.
All that being said, there are a lot of resources on campus for marginalized students and staff/faculty are excited to help you and work with you if you're struggling. There are a lot of different student services available if you look for them - including a free legal clinic, a food pantry on site, etc. They really try to help everyone complete their degree and graduate successfully, even if you're going through a difficult time.