Portland State University admits 91% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).
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Can I get into Portland State University?
91% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
9,077 applied, 8,248 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Portland State University cost?
$8,337 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,587 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $20,561.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$6,255
$30,000–$48,000
$5,757
$48,000–$75,000
$7,522
$75,000–$110,000
$10,215
over $110,000
$17,621
Sticker, in-state
$20,561
In-state, with aid
$8,337
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $32,565 a year, against $12,315 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,250 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Portland State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Portland State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Portland State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?
91% for fall 2024: 8,248 of 9,077 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
How much does Portland State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $7,522 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $20,561.
How much does Portland State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Portland State University is $32,565 a year, against $12,315 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $8,337 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,250 tuition gap gives about $28,587 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Portland State University's graduation rate?
53% of students finish within six years and 35% within four (IPEDS).
