Portland State University, OR
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Portland State University Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity29
Retention37
Graduation1
Earnings33
Diversity76
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Portland State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering6%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Portland State University
90%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
570
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Portland State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Portland State University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Portland State University
76%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 50% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 30% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 46% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 47% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Portland State University
88%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Portland State University
18,541
Undergraduates
34%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
5,354
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 35% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Portland State University, OR
East West College of the Healing Arts
0 miles, NE
National University of Natural Medicine
1 miles, SE
Paul Mitchell the School-Portland
1 miles, NE
Oregon Health & Science University
1 miles, S