Portland State University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a brief review of Portland State University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted

Yes

Portland State University admission criteria are very weak; this school accepts about 93 percent of those who apply.

The college doesn't require you to submit reference letters with your application and doesn't require admission test scores.

Portland State University will generally accept your:

• dual credits
  (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
• credits for life experience
  (for example, learned through independent study, non-credit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities)
• advanced placement credits
  (from the college-level courses taught in high school)

Application Fee

Application
Fee

$60

Portland State University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Portland State University is $60.00. The graduate application fee is $67.00.

SAT Test Scores

Taking Scholastic Aptitude Test is a typical part of the application process. 40 percent of applicants at Portland State University completed the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored from 490 to 570 on Reading & Writing, from 500 to 570 on Math, and from 990 to 1140 on Total. Taking these numbers into account, if you have got above 530 in SAT Reading & Writing, 540 in SAT Math, and 1070 in SAT Total, that gives good chances to get accepted at this college.

ACT Test Scores

Taking American College Test is common component of the application process at Portland State University. 31 percent of applicants took the ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored from 17 to 23 on English, from 18 to 23 on Math, and from 18 to 23 on Composite. Thus, if you scored above 20 in ACT English, 21 in ACT Math, and 21 in ACT Composite, then it gives good chances to get admitted at this institution.

Contact Admissions

Phone

(503)
725-3000

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Portland State University, please contact the college directly.

You can call this school's general information office at (503) 725-3000 or check Portland State University Website