Portland State University
Portland State University is a public 4-year institution in Portland, OR. It enrolls about 20,519 students and admits roughly 91% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Portland, OR 97201 |
| County | Multnomah County |
| Enrollment | 20,519 |
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,877 / 8,070 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,617 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $28,257 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 53% |
| Transfer-out rate | 24% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,509 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.pdx.edu/ |
| Phone | 5037253000 |
Admissions
About 8,877 students applied and 8,070 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,580 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,617 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $28,257. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,509 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,558 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,186 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,162 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,351 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,412 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,803 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 53% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Portland State University is in Portland, OR, Multnomah County. Its coordinates are 45.5116, -122.6863.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Portland State University?
About 91% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,877 applicants.
How much does Portland State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,617 for in-state students and $28,257 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Portland State University?
About 20,519 students are enrolled.