Portland State University is more than an urban research university. We’re an incubator — for fresh ideas, new connections, social change and your personal growth.
We see your strengths, and your potential. And we know you want to make your imprint on the world. Starting now.
That’s why we invite you to step outside the traditional classroom. Get your hands dirty doing field research (yes, even as an undergrad). Build modern robots and send satellites into space. Collaborate with Portland artists, and put your ideas into action in local businesses and community schools.
Our urban campus and deep city connections make these real-world opportunities possible. But it’s our identity as an inclusive institution — and our long-standing commitment to hands-on learning — that ensures they’ll be part of your PSU experience from day one.
AMPLIFY YOUR POTENTIAL
MOST AFFORDABLE
–BEST VALUE SCHOOLS
MOST DIVERSE
Students performing experiments in the windwave facility at PSU to observe/characterize the flow behind an offshore floating wind turbine using particle image velocimetry.
–NICHE
YOUR PIPELINE TO PORTLAND
THE CITY IS OUR CLASSROOM, OUR LABORATORY, OUR CREATIVE INSPIRATION AND OUR HOME.
It offers you connections to top industries and innovative companies, and hands-on experiences that can change the trajectory of your career. Our urban location also means you can explore the Portland Art Museum, catch a soccer match at Providence Park, hike or bike city trails or enjoy the city’s nightlife and diverse music scene. It’s all in our backyard.
Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center
Pan-African Commons Queer Resource Center
Resource Center for Students with Children
Transfer & Returning
Student Resource Center
Veterans Resource Center
Women's Resource Center
LIKE NO OTHER
YOU BELONG HERE
At PSU, we celebrate your heritage and your uniqueness, and create safe, welcoming spaces throughout campus, from the classroom to our cultural centers.
DESIGNATIONS
Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI)
Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution
First-Generation Forward Institution
21,040 STUDENTS 48% FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
OPTIONS FOR THE DECLARED AND UNDECIDED
17:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
24 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
We offer more than 200 majors, minors and certificates. Plus an urban honors college that pairs well with any major.
OUR MAJORS
Anthropology m
Applied Health & Fitness
Applied Linguistics m
Architecture m
Art & Design
Art History m*
Art Practice m
Arts & Letters*
Biochemistry
Biology m
Black Studies m
Business: Accounting m*
Business: Advertising Management m
Business: Finance
Business: Global Supply
Chain Management*
Business: Human
Resources Management*
Business: Management & Leadership*
Business: Marketing*
Business: Technology & Analytics*
Chemistry m
Chicanx/Latinx Studies m
Child, Youth & Family Studies m
m
Communication
Community, Urban Studies & Planning
m
Computer Science m
Conflict Resolution m
Creative Writing
Criminology & Criminal Justice m*
Cultural History of the Arts*
Data Science
Earth Science
Economics m
Economics: Business
Economics: Quantitative
Education: Elementary Education m
Education: Pre-Teacher Education**
Education: Special Education m
Engineering: Civil Engineering
Engineering: Computer Engineering
Engineering: Electrical Engineering m
Engineering: Environmental Engineering m
Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
English m
Environmental Science m
Environmental Studies
Film m
Geography m
Geology m
Graphic Design m
History m
Human Services*
Indigenous Nations & Native American Studies m
International & Global Studies m
International Development
Judaic Studies m
Liberal Studies*
Mathematics m
Music: Composition
Music: Education
Music: History m
Music: Jazz Studies
Music: Performance
Music: Sonic Arts & Music Production
Music: Theory
Music: Voice
Philosophy m*
Physics m
Political Science m
Pre-Health: Chiropractic**
Pre-Health: Clinical Laboratory Science**
Pre-Health: Dental Hygiene**
Pre-Health: Dentistry**
Pre-Health: Medicine**
Pre-Health: Naturopathic Medicine**
Pre-Health: Nursing**
Pre-Health: Occupational Therapy**
Pre-Health: Optometry**
Pre-Health: Pharmacy**
Pre-Health: Physical Therapy**
Pre-Health: Physician Assistant**
Pre-Health: Radiation Therapy**
Pre-Health: Veterinary Medicine**
Pre-Law**
Psychology m
Public Health: Community Health Promotion m*
Public Health: Health Services Administration*
Public Health: Healthy Aging m*
Public Health: Indigenous Health
Public Health: Pre-Clinical Health Sciences
Public Health: School
Health Education Science*
Sexuality, Gender & Queer Studies m
Social Justice & the Arts
Social Science*
Social Work*
Sociology m
Speech & Hearing Sciences
Theater Arts m
Urban & Public Affairs*
Women’s Studies m
World Languages: French m
World Languages: German m
World Languages: Japanese m
World Languages: Russian m
World Languages: Spanish m
m Major is also available as a minor * Online option available ** Pre-professional program
HONORS COLLEGE
At our urban honors college, you’ll dig deep into important issues, join a close-knit community of highly motivated students and dedicated faculty and experience an exceptional education in the heart of Portland. TO APPLY, submit the Honors College supplemental essay questions along with your application.
GO FOR GROUNDBREAKING
Our students have created cleaner fuels and built robot dogs. Consulted on realworld advertising campaigns. Transformed concert stages into sleeping pods for houseless populations. Designed city murals, and the Nike Swoosh. Performed with the Oregon Symphony. Improved our earthquake preparedness.
...AND THEY’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.
GROUNDBREAKING
FIRST OF THEIR KIND
We pioneer new degrees so you can get specialized training and develop niche skills in emerging fields.
First Social Justice & the Arts program in the nation
First Sonic Arts & Music Production program in the nation
First Chicanx/Latinx Studies degree in the region
NO MATTER YOUR MAJOR, WE’LL GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTIONS TO PAVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH.
You’ll intern at iconic institutions and creative companies. Build relationships through community collaborations. Consult on projects for established businesses. And participate in hands-on research in the field.
Our alumni go on to save lives in local hospitals and improve public health. They get jobs designing for Nike and innovating at Intel. They perform on Broadway and make movies for Netflix. They launch independent businesses, break new ground in politics and work behindthe-scenes in professional sports.
OUR GRADUATES REAL-WORLD
TOP EMPLOYERS
ADIDAS
AMAZON
APPLE
CITY OF PORTLAND
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
DAIMLER TRUCK
GOOGLE
INTEL
KAISER PERMANENTE
MICROSOFT
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
NIKE
OHSU
PROVIDENCE HEALTH
GRADUATES ARE REAL-WORLD READY
pdx.edu/apply
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application via the PSU Application, Common Application or Coalition Application.
Pay the $60 application fee. PSU waives the application fee for eligible applicants.
Submit official transcripts from all schools attended.
OPTIONAL:
Submit your test scores. PSU accepts SAT or ACT scores. PSU is test-optional, which means we view your scores as value-added. They will not count against you in the evaluation process.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) if you live in Oregon and are not eligible to submit the FAFSA. FAFSA/ORSAA open October 1.
IMPORTANT DATES
We accept applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Some programs require an additional application for admission or to enroll in upper division coursework. All dates listed are for fall term start. The PSU application is open for fall 2025.
Students earning college credit in high school or through programs such as Early College or Running Start are considered first years at PSU with transferable college credit.
First year students must graduate from high school with a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 and earn grades of C- or better in the following areas:
English/Language Arts: 4 units
Math: 3 units (through Algebra II or equivalent)
Science: 3 units
Social Studies: 3 units
Oregon high school graduates: 2 units of the same second language
First year students whose cumulative unweighted high school GPA is below a 3.0 are required to participate in PSU’s Summer Scholars. pdx.edu/summer-scholars
Transfer Students
Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation are considered transfer students at PSU.
Transfer students must:
Earn a 2.25 cumulative GPA (or 2.0 with a transferable associate degree).
Complete WR121 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
Oregon high school graduates: 2 units of the same second language.
Applicants who do not meet PSU’s admission requirements may still be considered for admission after further review.
YOU CAN AFFORD PORTLAND STATE
As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, we give you an excellent education at a reasonable cost, helping you graduate with as little debt as possible.
TUITION & FEES
ESTIMATE WHAT YOU’LL PAY
$7,680 - $15,393
$1,173 - $2,199
FREE & DISCOUNTED TUITION PROGRAMS
OREGON RESIDENTS
Tuition-Free Degree
NONRESIDENTS
WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)
Washington Border Discount
LOW TUITION BIG POSSIBILITIES
We help more low-income students raise their economic status than any other college or university in Oregon — which is among the reasons why U.S. News & World Report ranks PSU as the #1 college in Oregon for social mobility.
49%
FAFSA-FILERS FROM OREGON WHO PAY $0 IN TUITION TO PSU
$10,526
AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AID PSU STUDENTS RECEIVE (EXCLUDING LOANS & WORK STUDY)
48%
STUDENTS WHO EARNED THEIR DEGREE WITHOUT ANY DEBT FROM PSU
APPLY pdx.edu/apply admissions@pdx.edu
503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887
VISIT pdx.edu/visit campusvisits@pdx.edu
503-725-5555
HONORS pdx.edu/honors honorsadmission@pdx.edu
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Need help with your application? Contact your admissions counselor. pdx.edu/admissions-counselors
