Portland State is Oregon's only urban public research university. We educate more than 20,000 students who travel to campus from around the world.
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Portland State is an access institution that is test-optional and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Freshmen Applicants: Our general admission standard for high school graduates is a 2.5 GPA or higher with passing grades in all college prep coursework.
Transfer Applicants: Students with 30 or more transferable college quarter credits (20 semester credits) must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25, or a 2.0 if you've already earned a transferable associate degree or an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM). All transfer applicants are expected to have passed WR121 or an equivalent course with a grade of Cor better.
All applicants who graduated from an Oregon high school are expected to have satisfied the Second Language Admissions Requirement.
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Academic Programs
While the university is most well known for its ability to develop engineers and savvy business professionals, Portland State boasts a range of academic programs that have earned national recognition. Our School of Public Health, as well as our School of Social Work, are ranked tops in the nation for their innovative curriculum and social impact.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Portland State has a robust portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including 120 undergraduate majors and minors, 30 certificate programs, and 100 masters degree programs.
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Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Canadian Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Organizational Leadership.
Project Management.
Real Estate.
Retail Management.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Special Products Marketing Operations.
Taxation.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Political Communication.
Publishing.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
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EDUCATION.
Adult and Continuing Education Administration.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other.
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Arabic Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Turkish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Services Administration.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Lactation Consultant.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
History, General.
History, Other.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Financial Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Gerontology.
Holocaust and Related Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Science, Technology and Society.
Systems Science and Theory.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management.
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Behavior Analysis.
Community Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Human Services, General.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Public Administration.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
Public Policy Analysis, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Demography and Population Studies.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Conducting.
Dance, General.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Photography.
Sculpture.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Voice and Opera.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Portland State does not require students to live on campus.
Oregon Residents On Campus: $27,631
Oregon Residents At Home: $18,052
Non-residents: $47,747
WUE Eligible Non-residents: $32,228
Financial Aid
Oregon residents who are admitted and Pell eligible are automatically considered for grant programs that cover the full cost of standard tuition: Four Years Free and Transfers Finish Free.
Non-resident students are automatically considered for merit scholarships or the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Benefit which is prorated to 150% of resident tuition. International applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships if and when they are admitted.
Some of Portland State's scholarships and grants require students to start at the university during specific academic terms (e.g. fall term). Some academic programs charge additional fees on top of standard tuition.
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Portland State is the most diverse institution in the state of Oregon and has representation from every state in the U.S. as well as students from around the world. With more than 200 student organizations and clubs, our campus community has ample opportunities to join academic and cultural groups, student government, recreational trips, and performance communities that engage the Portland community.
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Location
Portland State is located in the heart of downtown Portland just blocks away from the Willamette River amid a vibrant music scene and an unparalleled smattering of food cart options.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Portland State University is made up of 8 colleges that inhabit historical landmark buildings as well as state of the art facilities for engineering, business, and the School of Public Health. Our campus recreation center includes an olympic sized pool, an indoor climbing wall, several full sized basketball courts, an indoor track, and a full complement of cardio and lifting equipment. To ensure our student body is healthy both in body and mind, Portland State also has a health spa available to its students by reservation.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Portland State students experience a unique curriculum that connects concepts taught in the classroom to work experience and service opportunities throughout the Portland metro area. Our education has proven to be transformative for our students as well as the city. Some of the top employers for Portland State grads include Nike, Intel, Amazon, Google, OHSU and Columbia Sportswear.
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Football
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Golf
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Softball
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Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2022.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/