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Portland State, founded in 1946, is a public, comprehensive university. The educational program has a strong focus on sustainability, globalization, and hands-on experience. Its 49-acre urban campus is located in Portland.

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Public
studentType
Coed
16,714
Undergraduates
7,137
Men - 42.7%
9,427
Women - 56.4%
4,682
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
93% of 7,925 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.37
SAT Math
530-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
560-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
19-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $29,712
Out-of-state: $48,612
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,729
Out-of-state: $31,629
Room and Board
$12,522
Average Percent of Need Met
54%
Average Freshman Award
$14,492
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,824
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
585
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
33%
20-29
26%
30-39
16%
40-49
5%
50-99
5%
Over 100
1%
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Portland Population
656,751
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
11% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Viking
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7%
Asian
9.8%
Black/African-American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
23.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.7%
White
49.3%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
2.0% from 63 countries
First-Year Students Returning
74.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
35.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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