Portland State University
Public university in Portland, Oregon
Portland State University is a public research university in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 1946 as a post-secondary educational institution for World War II veterans. It evolved into a four-year college over the following two decades and was granted university status in 1969. It is the only public urban university in the state of Oregon that is located in a large city. It is governed by a board of trustees. PSU is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity”.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
6,743
Acceptance
90%
Graduation Rate
48%
Median SAT Score
1120
Median ACT Score
21
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$6,156
Fees (in-state)
$1,410
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$50,800
Employed
85%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
21K
Under-Grads
17K
Graduates
4K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
724 SW Harrison,
Portland OR
97201
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
10 per 100k
Violent Crime
0 per 100k
What is Portland State University known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Portland State University's Most influential alumni?
Portland State University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Computer Science. Portland State University’s most academically influential people include Fariborz Maseeh, Michael Moynihan, and Aminé.