Portland, OR | pdx.edu

Portland State University is more than Portland’s public research university. It’s a place to test ideas and projects that show the world how different is done. Our innovative approach combines education with creative problem-solving and collaboration across campus for maximum impact. With more than 200 degree programs to choose from, PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university.

Representatives

Masao Arasato

He/Him; She/Hers
Regional Admissions Counselor, Southern California
(503) 725-6263 marasato@pdx.edu

Phaedra Brown
she/her/hers
Regional Admissions Counselor
(503) 725-6612
phaedrab@pdx.edu
Based in Northern California

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
PDX (10 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
16,423 / 21,040

Average Class Size
24

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
13.2% / 39.4% / 5.6%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Big Sky

Average ACT / SAT
21 / 1060

Average GPA
3.40

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
17,943 / 14,023 (92.7%)

Deposits
6,803

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Aug 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: Sept 1
Spring: March 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
A Separate Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer

Link to Scholarship Info
pdx.edu/student-finance/psu-scholarship-universe

Points of Pride

1. Portland State is a testbed for tomorrow. You study alongside leading-edge faculty and collaborate with local organizations and industry leaders.

2. At PSU, you feel like you’re part of a movement. You’ll form bonds with faculty and friends in small classes that dive deep into the issues that matter most. We are proud to be one of the nation’s most transformative universities.

3. We do more than study the issues. We address real-world problems with creative solutions. At Portland State, you can work side-by-side with top faculty researchers, who inspire you to reimagine what’s possible.