Portland State University
Portland, OR. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Portland, OR · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 13,182 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1080–1290 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 53% |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $21,590 in-state · $40,985 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Social sciences, Health professions & nursing, Psychology, Visual & performing arts.
Portland State University campus map
On campus
Branford Price Millar Library, Peter W. Stott Center and Viking Pavilion, Portland Community College - Vanport, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Student Recreation Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Tasty Corner Chinese Restaurant, Somtum Thai Kitchen, Poblano Pepper, Northern Flavors, Subway, OG Poke
- Coffee: Bobacat Tea House, Wild Rose Coffee, Park Avenue Cafe, Heroes, In Joy, Roseline Coffee
- Nightlife: Cheerful Tortoise, Market Street Pub, Suki's Bar And Griil, The Xport Rooftop Lounge
- Shops: Christian Science Reading Room, Gary Swank Jewelers, Rental Sales Gallery, Canoe, Stephen Vincent Jewelers
- Museums and culture: Liberty Bell, Sivers Center, Eliot Center, The United Methodist Church Center
- Groceries: Plaid Pantry, Greenleaf Sundries, The Portland Exchange Grocer & Goods
- Parks: Firehouse Theater Grounds, Governors Park
Nearest train: Southwest 6th & Madison, City Hall/Southwest 5th & Jefferson, PSU Urban Center/Southwest 5th & Mill, PSU Urban Center/Southwest 6th & Montgomery.
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