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Portland State University Science & Tech Programs

Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, OR. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Portland State University Rankings

Portland State University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 59	State — Oregon
Overall Quality	#109 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#635 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Portland State University?

Contact information for Portland State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	724 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR 97201
Phone:	5037253000
Website:	www.pdx.edu/
Admissions:	www.pdx.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.pdx.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Portland State University?

You can apply to Portland State University online at: https://www.pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-how-when-to-apply

Portland State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Portland State University

These are the things Portland State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Portland State University?

Portland State University has an acceptance rate of 91%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Portland State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,296	2,958	90%
Women	5,591	5,115	92%

Can I Afford Portland State University?

The average net price after aid at Portland State University is $12,932. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,114
In-State Fees	$2,004
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,132
Out-of-State Fees	$2,004
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,118
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,136

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 9% of students at Portland State University receive some form of financial aid (1,444 students).

About 54% of students at Portland State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,442 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,092.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Portland State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,166 per year.

Portland State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,951 students enrolled at Portland State University. Portland State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,619 undergraduate students at Portland State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Portland State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,389
Black or African American	789
Hispanic	2,941
White	6,169
American Indian/Alaska Native	54
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	95
Two or More Races	1,089
Non-Resident	381

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Portland State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Oregon	1,165
Washington	105
California	76
Hawaii	18
Colorado	13

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Portland State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,559 of Portland State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Portland State University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Portland State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	291
Black or African American	145
Hispanic	606
White	2,516
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	259
Non-Resident	651

Online Learning at Portland State University

Portland State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,009 undergraduate students at Portland State University took at least one online class — of those, 2,728 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,018 students took at least one online class and 732 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Portland State University

The following science & tech degree programs are offered by Portland State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	39	15	—	54
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	34	—	34
Environmental Design	—	—	—	3
Architecture and Related Services, Other	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Portland State University

Portland State University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Portland State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.