Portland, Oregon · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
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 university with high research activity.
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
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724 SW Harrison St., Portland, Oregon, 97201
Visit University SiteRanked #252 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1045 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total: 20,519
Undergrad: 15,960
Undergrad full-time: 10,418
Graduate: 4,559
Part-time: 7,775
In-state
Tuition: $11,238
Total cost on campus: $28,023
Out-of-state
Tuition: $30,138
Total cost on campus: $46,923
Room & board: $13,728
Books & supplies: $798
Receive aid: 88%
Avg grant aid: $8,827
Pell grant recipients: 58%
Rent: $866 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $5.07 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.50
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.