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Portland State University

Portland, OR·Public·~91% acceptance

Portland State University is a public university based in Portland, OR. Admissions are accessible, with about 91% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $9,552 per year after financial aid. About 53% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $57,906 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$9,552/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $21,590
Aid cuts ~$12,038/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Aug 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.26–3.76
SAT (middle 50%)1000–1250
ACT (middle 50%)17–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
53%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$46,937
median earnings, 6yr
$57,906
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?
Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
How much does Portland State University cost?
At Portland State University, the average net price after aid is about $9,552 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $21,590 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Portland State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1000–1250 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT.
What are Portland State University's application deadlines?
Portland State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Aug 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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