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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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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
14,543
Undergraduates
6,109
Men - 42%
8,057
Women - 55.4%
4,682
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 11,037 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.36
SAT Math
480-640 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
555-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,800
Out-of-state: $32,040
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
55%
Average Freshman Award
$14,959
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,165
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
644
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
13%
10-19
30%
20-29
28%
30-39
16%
40-49
6%
50-99
6%
Over 100
1%
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Portland Population
656,751
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland/Vancouver
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
9% 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
0.7%
Asian
10.4%
Black/African-American
6%
Hispanic/Latino
23.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.7%
White
47.5%
Unknown
2.4%
International Students
2.1% from 53 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
34.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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