Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.36
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Portland State University is a public research university in Portland, Oregon, United States, founded in 1946 as a post-secondary institution for World War II veterans. It became a four-year college over the following two decades and attained university status in 1969. The university comprises seven colleges, offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across numerous fields, and is classified as an R2 doctoral…
- Rankings
#143 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #143 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #203 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #214 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #252 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
- Tuition — In-State
$11,238▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $28,023
Room & Board: $13,728
Books & Supplies: $798
Receive Aid: 88%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,827
Pell Grant Recipients: 58%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$30,138▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $46,923
Room & Board: $13,728
Books & Supplies: $798
Receive Aid: 88%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,827
Pell Grant Recipients: 58%
- Gas
- ⛽ $5.11 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 91%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.36
- Total Enrollment
- 20,519
- Undergrad
- 15,960
- Graduate
- 4,559
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Official Portal
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724 SW Harrison St., Portland, Oregon, 97201
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