2026-2027
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 COLLEGE IN PORTLAND Ranked the #1 college in Portland, Oregon.
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Ranked in the top 20 best cities in the nation for young professionals.
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YOUR PIPELINE TO POR
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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
48%
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
COLLEGE IN OREGON NICHE
DESIGNATIONS
ONE OF THE BEST COLLEGE LOCATIONS IN THE NATION
Asian American & Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI)
Ranked #33 best college location in America.
irst-Generation F Forward Institution
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FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
LIGHT-RAIL & BUS LINES NEAR CAMPUS
18:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
Emerging HispanicServing Institution
100%
Portland, Oregon earned a perfect 100/100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
ABOUT PSU
19,687 MOST#1DIVERSE
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 Eastern, North African, South Asian Student Center 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 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 oncampus dining spots, including cafés and grab-and-go kiosks.
Double: $743/month $2,230/term Single: $1,153/month $3,460/term
BROADWAY & EPLER Double: $962/month $2,885/term
Includes Kitchenette
Single: $1,435/month $4,305/term
ST. HELENS Double Studio: $1,005/month $3,015/term Single Studio: $1,580/month $4,740/term
MEAL PLAN
NUMBER OF MEALS
DINING DOLLARS
TERM RATE
All Access
19 per week
$50 per term
$1,945
15
15 per week
$100 per term
$1,945
10
10 per week
$300 per term
$1,745
120
120 per term
$250 per term
$1,695
Economy
10 per week
None
$1,445
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 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 Artificial Intelligence m Arts & Letters Biochemistry Biology m Black Studies m Business m • Accounting m • Advertising m • Business 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 Creative Writing Criminology & Criminal Justice m Cultural History of the Arts Data Science Earth Science Economics m
MAJORS & MINORS
STUDENTS
Economics: Business Economics Economics: Quantitative Economics Education • Elementary Education m • Pre-Education Bilingual Teacher Pathway* • Pre-Education Secondary (Middle & High School)* • Pre-Education Special 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 Global Studies m Graphic Design m History m Human Services Indigenous Nations & Native American Studies m International Development Studies Judaic Studies m Liberal Studies Linguistics & Computer Science Mathematics m
Music m Music Education Philosophy m Physics m Political Science m Pre-Health: • Chiropractic Medicine* • Dentistry* • Medicine* • Naturopathic Medicine* • Nursing* • Occupational Therapy* • Optometry* • Pharmacy* • Physical Therapy* • Physician Assistant* • Veterinary Medicine* Pre-Law* Psychology m Public Health Studies • 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 Sonic Arts & Music Production
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
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Submit your application. You can use the PSU Application, Common Application, or the Coalition Application.
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Pay the $60 application fee. PSU waives the application fee for eligible applicants.
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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). If you live in Oregon and are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, you can submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). 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 2027.
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
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First Year 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 3.0 are required to participate in the Portland Scholars program. Students who attended high school at non-accredited or non-standard high schools or were homeschooled or who did not graduate from high school can be considered for admission, visit pdx.edu/admissions/ first-year for more details.
Transfer
SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts are required from all the schools you’ve attended. •
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Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via a secure transcript delivery service (such as Parchment) or sent directly from a school official to admissions@pdx.edu. Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU.
See our official records policy for details: pdx.edu/admissions/official-records-policy
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.
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Applicants who don’t meet PSU’s admission requirements can be considered for admission after further review.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY
YOU CAN AFFORD PORTLAND STATE As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, you earn an excellent education at a reasonable cost, helping you graduate with as little debt as possible.
WHAT IT COSTS
We believe in expanding opportunity and creating a more equitable future for everyone who comes to PSU. Our free tuition and tuition discount programs allow you to achieve your goals without having to worry about the cost of tuition. All admitted students are automatically considered for our free and discounted tuition programs.
COST OF ATTENDANCE pdx.edu/tuition
This is an estimate using an average number of 16 credits per term and includes mandatory fees that cover services such as access to the Health Center and Recreation Center. Amounts are based on 2026-2027 costs.
TUITION & FEES Oregon Resident
Washington Border Discount (WBD)
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Nonresident
$13,593
$14,745
$19,353
$36,249
Students majoring in programs in the College of the Arts, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, The School of Business, and the Honors College pay a higher rate per credit (differential tuition).
OTHER EXPENSES Item
Description
Approximate Cost Per Year
Books & Supplies
This is an estimate for materials you’ll need for your classes including textbooks, lab materials, art supplies, software, notebooks, pens, and pencils.
$900
Housing & Meals
Varies based on whether you live on campus, off campus or at home. On campus meal plans are available to anyone, including students who live off campus.
Transportation
Varies depending on where you live (at home, on campus, or off campus) and your transportation choice (public transportation, on-campus parking, airfare).
FIRST YEAR $11,025- $18,750 (includes meals)
TRANSFER $6,690-$15,975
$1,908 - $3,348
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses could include things like toiletries, clothes, and entertainment.
$3,078
Health Insurance
PSU provides health insurance that may be waived if comparable insurance is available.
$3,567
TOTAL FIRST YEAR EXPENSES
$16,911-$29,643
TOTAL TRANSFER EXPENSES
$12,576-$26,868
ESTIMATE WHAT YOU’LL PAY pdx.edu/estimate-costs Use our cost estimator tool to determine approximately how much you’ll pay.
FOR OREGON RESIDENTS
FREE & DISCOUNTED TUITION PROGRAMS Program
Eligibility
Deadlines
Tuition-Free Degree
Oregon resident Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA Enroll part or full time (6-16 credits per term) Start in fall term
March 1 Submit the FAFSA
Rose City Scholarship
Oregon resident Oregon high school graduate Student Aid Index (SAI) according to the FAFSA is outside of Pell Grant range First-time first year PSU student Start in fall term Enroll full-time (12 or more credits per term)
June 15 Apply to PSU Submit the FAFSA
PSU Park Blocks Scholarship
Oregon resident Not eligible to receive the Pell Grant AND family’s annual household income is $100,000 or less as determined by the FAFSA First-time first year PSU student Start in fall term Enroll full-time (12 or more credits per term)
June 15 Apply to PSU Submit the FAFSA
Washington Border Discount (WBD)
R esident of one of the following counties in Washington state: Asotin, Benton, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Klickitat, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Walla Walla
Apply by the application deadline for your intended start term.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Nonresident students pay 150% of resident tuition
R esident of one of the following states or territories: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID,
Apply to PSU Fall Term: August 1
PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees
Up to $2,400 annually
FOR NONRESIDENTS
Up to $5,100 annually
Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition
MT, NV, NM, ND, SD, UT, WA, WY, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and American Samoa
Meet PSU's academic requirements for WUE: - First Year: 3.0 cumulative unweighted high school GPA OR 1270 SAT OR 27 ACT composite - Transfer: 3.0 cumulative transferable college GPA First-time PSU student Enroll part- or full-time (6 or more credits per term)
For all other terms, students must apply and submit all required documentation by the application and document deadlines for that term.
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship (OOS) Up to $6,000 per year
S cholarship amounts are calculated based on student's state of residency, application materials, and academic performance First-time PSU student Enroll full-time (12 or more credits per term) Fall term start
June 15 Apply to PSU
University Honors College Laurels Scholarship Up to $3,000 per year
Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term.
January 1 A pply to PSU & the Honors College
Native American Tuition Program Equivalent of in-state tuition
Enrolled members of one of the Federally Recognized Tribes included in the Federal Register. Tribal enrollment verification is required.
Priority consideration for the Honors Laurels scholarship will be given to students who apply to the Honors College by January 1.
Submit documentation verifying Tribal enrollment by the end of the first week of the term for which you are admitted.
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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 the Pacific Northwest for social mobility.
36%
FAFSA-FILERS FROM OREGON WHO PAY $0 IN TUITION TO PSU
$10,701
AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AID PSU STUDENTS RECEIVE (EXCLUDING LOANS & WORK STUDY)
52%
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO EARNED THEIR DEGREE WITHOUT ANY DEBT FROM PSU
COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
OREGON’S MOST AFFORDABLE PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
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