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Portland State University

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Portland State University is a Public institution located in Portland, OR. The school has... approximately 18585 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $42,058. The average age of students entering Portland State University is 26. The most popular programs at the Portland State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Social Sciences (12%), Health Professions And Related Programs (8%), Psychology (8%) and Visual And Performing Arts (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$26,130
Admissions Rate
92%
Average Debt at Graduation
$21,426
Average SAT Score
1105

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Portland State University.

Tuition & Fees
$26,130
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$-5,808
Total Expected Costs
$20,322

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$14,160
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $11,687
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,874
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,634
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,522
$110,000 + $19,829

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Portland State University.

18,585 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 46%

Female Students: 54%

73% Full Time / 27% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 26

Low Income Students: 38%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Portland State University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Portland State University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$21,426
Students Receiving Federal Loans
46%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$222

The graduation rate at the Portland State University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
49%
Students who Return after their First Year
72%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Portland State University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%)
  • Social Sciences (12%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (8%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Visual And Performing Arts (6%)