Portland State University

Portland, OR
PublicUrbanHSIWebsite
Acceptance Rate
91%
Enrollment
13,619
Graduation Rate
53%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,906
Retention Rate
75%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,138
Avg Net Price
$12,932
Room & Board
$13,728
Total COA
$22,449
Median Debt
$20,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$11,558
$30,001–48,000
$12,186
$48,001–75,000
$13,162
$75,001–110,000
$15,351
$110,001+
$19,412
Pell Grant Rate: 40%
Federal Loan Rate: 33%

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Sticker Price$43,866
Estimated Net Price$12,932 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
53%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,906
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$20,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
20.2%
Social Sciences
11.3%
Psychology
8.6%
Health Professions
8.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.7%
Engineering
5.3%
Computer Science
5.1%
Biology
4.4%
Criminal Justice
3.8%
Interdisciplinary Studies
3.7%

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
48.1%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
22.8%
Asian
9.6%
Two or More
8.2%
International
2.5%

Application Info

Deadlines

RD2026-07-27
App Fee (Domestic)$60
App Fee (International)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.