Portland State University
Portland, OR · Public · 13,182 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,655 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,752 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,981 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,993 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,112 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,552 |
Sticker tuition: $11,679 in-state, $31,074 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $57,906
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Social Sciences11%
Psychology9%
Health & Nursing7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Computer Science6%
Engineering6%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Criminal Justice3%
English & Literature3%
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