Portland State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Portland State University is a large four-year, public school with 21,610 students enrolled. This school was established in 1946 and is one of the 20 schools and colleges located in Portland, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

At Portland State University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
178
Portland State University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 178 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, General Studies, Social Work, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Portland State University is fair at 72% (close to Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Portland State University is below average: 53%. Roughly 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Portland State University is decent, 17:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, $26,100 per year. The additional fees at Portland State University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,900; this comes to $28,000 per year.

Read the details about Portland State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
According to government data, 7,926 applications were submitted and 7,378 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

Portland State University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Portland State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
Portland State University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Portland State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Portland State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $7,400 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Portland State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Portland State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Portland State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, Oregon
97201, USA
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