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General Information About Portland State University The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region. It actively promotes the development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 4,400 Percent Admitted 77% Men Admitted 74% Women Admitted 80% Full Time Retention Rate 70% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 460 590 Math 460 580
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $6,764 Room & Board Charge $8,445 Books & Supplies Cost $1,911 Dorm Capacity 2,021 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $17,475,596 Other Federal Grants $2,746,373 Scholarships & Fellowships $30,554,631 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $10,229,169 Average Grant Dollars Issued $2,561,017 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $15,277,316 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 39,795 Native American 442 Asian 3,031 African American 1,026 Hispanic 1,864 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 14,777 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 2,604




