Portland State University Description:
Portland State University is public university located on a 49-acre campus in downtown Portland, Oregon. The school was established in 1946 to accommodate veterans returning from World War II, and it has since grown into a large master's and doctoral degree granting institution. At the undergraduate level, Portland State students can choose from 99 bachelor's degree programs. Popular majors span professional fields, the sciences, social sciences and humanities. The university has a 22 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the Portland State Vikings compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference for most sports.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 66%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 590
- SAT Math: 460 / 580
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: - / -
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 28,584 (22,780 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 64% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,653 (in-state); $22,863 (out-of-state)
- Books: $2,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,950
- Other Expenses: $3,200
- Total Cost: $22,803 (in-state); $38,013 (out-of-state)
Portland State University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 70%
- Portland State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 50%
- Loans: 51%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $7,378
- Loans: $6,187
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English, Liberal Studies, Marketing, Psychology, Social Sciences
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- Transfer Out Rate: 8%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 14%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Portland State University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.pdx.edu/mission.html
"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."
