Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$12.9k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Portland State University
Portland, OR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,138
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,728
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,728
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,966
Net price (after aid)$12,932
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,558
$30k – $48k$12,186
$48k – $75k$13,162
$75k – $110k$15,351
$110k+$19,412
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$57,906
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans33%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$57.9k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.2k
Out-of-state
$30.1k
Net price
$12.9k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$57.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceChemistryMathematics
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychologyEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
824 - 1036
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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About Portland State University
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- Where is Portland State University located?
- Portland State University is located in Portland, OR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Portland State University?
- Portland State University is a public university based in OR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Portland State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Portland State University is approximately 91%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Portland State University?
- Portland State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,238 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Portland State University?
- Portland State University reports total enrollment of approximately 18,178 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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