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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon 97201

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Known for business — excellent value

Portland State University is a public institution in Portland with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 13.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,906 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,932.

Established
1946
Motto
Doctrina urbi serviat
Mascot
Victor E. Viking
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Division
Division I
91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
13,619Students
16:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$57,906Earnings 10yr
$12,932Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.9%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,238
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,138
Room & Board$13,728
Books & Supplies$798
Total Cost of Attendance$22,449
Average Net Price$12,932
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,558
$30–48K$12,186
$48–75K$13,162
$75–110K$15,351
$110K+$19,412

Programs (243)

Student Body

Undergrads
13,619
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 5%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 10%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.1%
Freshman Retention74.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,937
8 Years$52,927
10 Years$57,906

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$57,600

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