Portland State University is a public institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,967, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Portland State University's ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #293-#381. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,578; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,410.Portland State University is located in downtown Portland. The university offers a variety of housing options to students, and the campus is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. The PSU sports teams, the Vikings, compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Research is performed at a variety of centers and institutes at PSU, including the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, the Institute on Aging and the Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research.Portland State University grants graduate degrees through a variety of academic departments, including the School of Business Administration, the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Graduate School of Education. Notable alumni of Portland State University include Carolyn Davidson, designer of the Nike logo; former NBA player Ime Udoka; and Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics.
Acceptance Rate:90% Average GPA:3.5 SAT:1010-1230 ACT:18-25 Application Deadline:rolling School Website:http://www.pdx.edu School Nature:Public, Coed Year Founded:1946 School Type:national-universities Total Enrollment:26,379 Tuition and Fees:$28,410 (2019-20) In-state Tuition:$9,578 (2019-20) Room and board:$11,172 (2019-20) Academic Calendar:Quarter Setting:Urban Religious Affiliation:None Endowment:$2.5 million +