School Information

27.1
Total Cost $21,410
Total Enrollment 27,901
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

Portland State University

http://www.pdx.edu
724 SW Harrison, Portland, Oregon 97201
(503) 725-4433

The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region. It actively promotes the development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Portland State University, 65.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,680), and 47% receive loans ($7,634 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,774. Off campus it is around $11,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Portland State University is $11,824 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Portland State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,764
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $21,198
Tuition Graduate in State $11,232
Tuition Graduate Out of State $17,532
Living Costs
Portland State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,410
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $35,844
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,075
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,575
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $37,509
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $26,009
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,400 people applied to Portland State University. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 52.0% accepted (55.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 21,618 undergraduate students at Portland State University, 35.0% are part-time. A majority (60.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 57.0% of the 6,283 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     49.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     13.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     33.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline The online registration period runs from February 14, 2011 through April 3, 2011.
Admissions Office Phone 503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887
Admissions Office Email orientation@pdx.edu
Admissions Office Address Portland State University PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751
Admissions Website http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Portland State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
 
Portland State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 1 38 44
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 38
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 44
Environmental Design/Architecture 1
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7 13
African-American/Black Studies 0
Canadian Studies 1
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 3
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 2
Women's Studies 1 13
Biological and biomedical sciences 123 9 6
Biochemistry 20
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 103 9 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 69 676 213
Accounting 36 120
Business Administration and Management, General 135 98
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 12
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 23
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 21
Finance, General 85 49
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 58
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10 54
Logistics and Materials Management 40
Management Information Systems, General 48
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 146
Real Estate 22
Special Products Marketing Operations 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 130 8
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 130 8
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 47 33 5
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 1
Computer and Information Systems Security 3
Computer Science 47 33 5
Education 591 531 8
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 10
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 48
Curriculum and Instruction 100 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
Education, General 210
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 15
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 55
Educational/Instructional Media Design 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 354
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 9 3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 48
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 128
Special Education and Teaching, General 85 2
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 2
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 14 26
Engineering 12 138 94 6
Civil Engineering, General 41 18 1
Computer Engineering, General 10
Computer Engineering, Other 1
Computer Software Engineering 3 11
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 1 48 49 5
Engineering, Other 7
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
Materials Engineering 1
Mechanical Engineering 37 12
Systems Engineering 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 53 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 53 1
English language and literature/letters 146 75
Creative Writing 55
English Language and Literature, General 146 20
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 23 54
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 23
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 54
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2 95 8
Chinese Language and Literature 4
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
French Language and Literature 12 2
German Language and Literature 8
Japanese Language and Literature 8
Linguistics 27
Russian Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 33 5
Unknown program 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 148 74
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 27 24
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 70
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 23
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1
Public Health Education and Promotion 25
Public Health, Other 51
History 64 9
History, General 64 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 328 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 328 1
Mathematics and statistics 1 39 24 3
Mathematics, General 39 16 3
Statistics, General 1 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12 121 26 9
Biological and Physical Sciences 121 1
Gerontology 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7 0 1
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 22
Systems Science and Theory 2 9
Natural resources and conservation 29 12 6
Environmental Science 15 5 6
Environmental Studies 14
Natural Resources Management and Policy 7
Philosophy and religious studies 24
Philosophy 24
Physical sciences 4 31 16 8
Chemistry, General 7 3 8
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 14 7
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 4
Physics, General 10 5
Psychology 223 9 1
Community Psychology 1
Psychology, General 223 9
Public administration and social service professions 42 267 14
Community Organization and Advocacy 42
Public Administration 76 7
Social Work 191 7
Security and protective services 1 134 9
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 133 9
Social sciences 28 535 36 1
Anthropology 27 8
Cartography 28
Economics, General 45 8
Geography 38 4
International Relations and Affairs 39
Political Science and Government, General 56 4
Social Sciences, General 257 1
Sociology 73 9
Urban Studies/Affairs 2 1
Visual and performing arts 147 26
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 14
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Conducting 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17 4
Film/Cinema Studies 9
Fine/Studio Arts, General 31 9
Graphic Design 38
Music Performance, General 8 6
Music Theory and Composition 3
Music, General 13 3
Sculpture 2
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 9
Voice and Opera 2
 
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