2025-2026
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY OREGON’S URBAN PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSIT Y
THE CITY IS YOUR CLASSROOM, YOUR LABORATORY, YOUR CREATIVE INSPIRATION, AND YOUR HOME.
PORTLAND CONNECT TO THE POWER OF
BEST CITIES IN THE WORLD Ranked 39th in the top 100 best cities in the world.
– WORLD’S BEST CITIES
BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Ranked in the top 25 best cities in the nation for young professionals.
– NICHE
YOUR PIPELINE TO POR
WASHINGTON
PORTLAND
OREGON
OUR URBAN CAMPUS CONNECTS YOU WITH THE CITY — FUELING TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION, AND GROWTH FOR EVERYONE. At PSU, you’re in the middle of it all. Our downtown location means you’re steps from real career connections, cool internships, and hands-on learning that can totally shift your path. You can hit up the Portland Art Museum, catch a soccer match at Providence Park, bike the waterfront, or check out the city’s music and nightlife scene. Craving lunch? Portland’s legendary food carts are right outside your classroom. Downtown Portland is full of personality—quirky, creative, and unapologetically anything but ordinary. From pop-up art shows to indie shops to impromptu performances, there’s always something unexpected around the corner. It’s a city that celebrates individuality, and you’ll feel that energy everywhere. It’s all happening here— and you’re part of it.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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YOU BELONG HERE At PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY,
we celebrate your heritage and your uniqueness and create safe, welcoming spaces throughout campus, from the classroom to our cultural centers.
TOTAL STUDENTS
5%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
(FROM 65 COUNTRIES)
OREGON’S MOST AFFORDABLE PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY DESIGNATIONS Asian American & Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI)
#10 BEST COLLEGE LOCATION IN THE NATION
Emerging HispanicServing Institution irst-Generation F Forward Institution
NICHE
20
LIGHT-RAIL & BUS LINES NEAR CAMPUS
52% 16:1 FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION - NICHE
ABOUT PSU
20,470
STUDENT LIFE LIKE NO OTHER
175
CLUBS & STUDENT GROUPS
13
CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS
15
NCAA DIV. 1 SPORTS TEAMS
STUDENT LIFE
MEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS D isability Resource Center D REAMer Resource Center La Casa Latina M iddle East, North Africa, South Asian Initiative M ulticultural Student Center N ative American Student & Community Center P acific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center Pan-African Commons Q ueer Resource Center R esource Center for Students with Children T ransfer & Returning Student Resource Center V eterans Resource Center W omen's Resource Center
WOMEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
LIVE ON CAMPUS, IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. pdx.edu/housing
Live in downtown Portland with unique access to all our city has to offer at an affordable price. All units are fully furnished including a private bathroom and shower. Electric, water, gas, and wi-fi are included. •
First Years live on first year-only floors in Broadway Hall and Ondine Hall.
• Transfer and continuing students can live in any of our residence halls, with a variety of options to fit your needs. •
Honors students have the option to live in Stephen Epler Hall, home to the Honors living-learning community.
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First year students who live more than 25 miles away from campus at the time of application, are under 20 years old on the first day of the term, and who enroll in eight or more credits, are required to live in a PSU residence hall during their first academic year (fall, winter, and spring terms).
DINING OPTIONS
When you sign your housing contract, you’ll also select a meal plan that fits your lifestyle. Our flexible plans give you access to Victor’s Dining Center (our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall) and a variety of other convenient on-campus dining spots, including cafés and grab-and-go kiosks.
Double: $737/month $2,210/term Single: $1,142/month $3,425/term
BROADWAY INCLUDES KITCHENETTE
Double: $933/month $2,800/term Single: $1,393/month $4,180/term
ST. HELENS INCLUDES KITCHENETTE
Double Studio: $975/month $2,925/term Single Studio: $1,533/month $4,600/term
MEAL PLAN
NUMBER OF MEALS
DINING DOLLARS
TERM RATE
All Access
19 per week
$50 per term
$1,880
15
15 per week
$100 per term
$1,880
10
10 per week
$300 per term
$1,695
120
120 per term
$250 per term
$1,475
Economy
10 per week
None
$1,395
HOUSING
ONDINE
REAL-WORLD RE NO MATTER YOUR MAJOR, PSU HELPS GET YOU ACCESS TO THE EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONNECTIONS TO PAVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH.
Our alumni go on to save lives in local hospitals and improve public health. They get jobs designing for Nike and adidas and innovating at Intel. They perform on Broadway and change health outcomes at OHSU. They launch independent businesses, break new ground in politics, and work behind-the-scenes in professional sports.
TOP EMPLOYERS ADIDAS AMAZON APPLE CITY OF PORTLAND COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR DAIMLER TRUCK GOOGLE INTEL KAISER PERMANENTE MICROSOFT MULTNOMAH COUNTY NIKE OHSU PROVIDENCE HEALTH
OUR GRADUATES
EADY
pdx.edu/academic-programs
MAJORS & MINORS
We offer more than 200 majors, minors, and certificates. Plus an urban honors college that pairs well with any major.
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 m • Accounting m • Advertising Management m • Business Technology & Analytics • Finance • Global Supply Chain Management • Human Resources Management • Management & Leadership • Marketing Chemistry m Chicanx/Latinx Studies m Child, Youth & Family Studies m Communication m 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
MAJORS & MINORS
STUDENTS
Education • Elementary Education m • Pre-Teacher Education* • Special Education m Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering m • Environmental Engineering m • 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 Linguistics & Computer Science Liberal Studies Mathematics m Music m • Composition • Education • History m • Jazz Studies • Performance • Sonic Arts & Music Production • Theory • Voice
Philosophy m Physics m Political Science m Pre-Health: Chiropractic* 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: Veterinary Medicine* Pre-Law* Psychology m Public Health • Community Health Promotion m • Health Services Administration • Healthy Aging m • Indigenous Health • Pre-Clinical Health Sciences • 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 Major is also available as a minor * Pre-professional program m
HONORS COLLEGE
honorsadmission@pdx.edu 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 urban education.
TO APPLY
Complete the PSU application, Common Application, or Coalition Application and the Honors College supplemental essay questions. pdx.edu/apply-to-honors For priority consideration for Honors scholarships, apply by January 1.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS pdx.edu/apply
Submit your application via the PSU Application, Common Application or Coalition Application and pay the $60 (USD) application fee.
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Submit academic records from all schools where you’ve taken classes. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment.
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Submit evidence of English language proficiency. Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University. TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00 SAT Code: 4610
ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE STEPS ABOVE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ADMISSION.
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Submit documents to obtain your visa. Most international students who wish to study fulltime in the U.S. must apply for either an F-1 or J-1 (student) visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate. If you are currently in the U.S. and studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa you will transfer your SEVIS record from your current U.S. school to PSU. If you submit financial documentation with your other application materials it will greatly reduce the processing time of your I-20 issuance.
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 2026.
JANUARY 1 Honors College scholarship priority deadline JUNE 15 On-campus housing contract guaranteed placement deadline
AUGUST 1 First year application deadline Honors College application deadline SEPTEMBER 1 Transfer application deadline
First Year 2.5 or higher high school grade point average (GPA) on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Transfer Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation are considered transfer students at PSU. 2.25 cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale. If you are transferring from a U.S. institution of higher education: complete WR121 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
IGCSE & A LEVELS IGCSE or GCSE with at least 5 ordinary subject exams with score of 5 or higher.
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, or DET with minimum required official score achieved within the last two years. SAT is not required for admission, but can be used to prove English proficiency.
TOEFL
IELTS ACADEMIC
IBT: minimum overall score of 71; minimum subscores of 15 in reading and writing
6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing
DET (DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST)
SAT
110 or above
560 or above in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
To meet PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirement, PSU also accepts a transferable associate degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and 8 credits of college-level writing—including the equivalent of WR 121 and an additional higher-level college writing course.
IBDP 30 GUARANTEE
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) students who earn 30 or more diploma points upon graduation are guaranteed the following benefits: direct admission to PSU, $10,000 annual merit scholarship for four years, one year of advanced university credit and sophomore status, and waiver of standardized English proficiency test scores.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO APPLY
WHAT IT COSTS TO ATTEND
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.
COST OF ATTENDANCE TUITION
$24,408
FEES & HEALTH INSURANCE
$5,757
LIVING EXPENSES
$20,406
TOTAL
$50,571
This is an estimate using an average number of 12 credits per term and includes mandatory fees that cover services such as access to the Health Center and Recreation Center. Amounts are based on 2025-2026 costs.
COST & SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS All admitted international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year. International students can also apply for PSU Scholarships through the PSU General Scholarship Application.
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
HONORS COLLEGE LAURELS SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD AMOUNT Up to $10,000 per year
AWARD AMOUNT Up to $3,000 per year
ELIGIBILITY Scholarship amounts are calculated based on student’s academic performance.
ELIGIBILITY Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term, must apply by January 1.
APPLY
pdx.edu/apply admissions@pdx.edu 503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887
VISIT
pdx.edu/visit campusvisits@pdx.edu
HONORS
pdx.edu/honors honorsadmission@pdx.edu
Need help with your application? Contact your admissions counselor. pdx.edu/admissions-counselors
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