Portland State University
PublicPortland, OR
Portland State University is a public large school in Portland, OR, enrolling about 13,182 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $113,889/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027
Confirm on Portland State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $19,395 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Portland State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Portland State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Portland State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?
Portland State University in Portland, OR admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Portland State University cost?
Portland State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,590 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Portland State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Portland State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Portland State University?
For 2024-25, Portland State University's published tuition and required fees were $31,074 for out-of-state students and $11,679 for in-state students -- $19,395 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Portland State University?
Portland State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Portland State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Portland State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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