PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

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Portland State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Portland, OR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

724 Sw Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Main Phone: (503) 725-4433
Web Site: www.pdx.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 15,690 (full-time equivalent) students. 85.2% of students attend full-time, while 14.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 533 male students and 610 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.6% of the student body, while females made up 53.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (4)%, Asian (9)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 86.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Portland State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Portland State University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Portland State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 14,635
In-State, Living With Family:$ 7,185
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 24,016

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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