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ACT
19/25
SAT
990/1220
Estimated Cost
$10,046
Financial Aid
$15,548
Students
20,000 and above
About Portland State University
Portland State University (PSU) is a public research university located in the southwest University District of downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a post-secondary educational institution for World War II veterans. It evolved into a four-year college over the following two decades, and was granted university status in 1969. It is the only public urban university in the state of Oregon that is located in a major metropolitan city, and is governed by a board of trustees.
Portland State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#153 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Oregon
#3 of 88
2024 Best Four Year Colleges in Oregon
#3 of 38
Most Popular Majors
Out of 25 majors categories at Portland State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Portland State University within four or six years.