PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
OREGON’S URBAN PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
THE CITY IS YOUR CLASSROOM, YOUR LABORATORY, YOUR CREATIVE INSPIRATION, AND YOUR HOME.
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
PORTLAND
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.
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.
20,470 TOTAL STUDENTS
43%
Campus Pride Index
Asian American & Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI)
Emerging HispanicServing Institution
First-Generation Forward Institution
STUDENT LIFE LIKE NO OTHER
175 CLUBS & STUDENT GROUPS
13 CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS
15 NCAA DIV. 1 SPORTS TEAMS
MEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
WOMEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS
Disability Resource Center
DREAMer Resource Center
La Casa Latina
Middle East, North Africa, South Asian Initiative
Multicultural Student Center
Native American Student & Community Center
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
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.
ONDINE
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
$4,600/term
REAL-WORLD READY
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.
READY
TOP EMPLOYERS
ADIDAS
AMAZON
APPLE
CITY OF PORTLAND
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
DAIMLER TRUCK
INTEL
KAISER PERMANENTE
MICROSOFT
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
NIKE
OHSU
PROVIDENCE HEALTH
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
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
m Major is also available as a minor
* Pre-professional program
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
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application. You can use the PSU Application, Common Application, or the 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) . 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 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
SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts are required from all the schools you’ve attended.
• 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
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.
Transfer
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, 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, so that you graduate with as little debt as possible. 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 2025-2026 costs.
TUITION & FEES
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
This is an estimate for materials you’ll need for your classes including textbooks, lab materials, art supplies, software, notebooks, pens, and pencils.
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.
Varies depending on where you live (at home, on campus, or off campus) and your transportation choice (public transportation, on-campus parking, airfare).
ESTIMATE WHAT YOU’LL PAY
pdx.edu/estimate-costs
Use our cost estimator tool to determine approximately how much you’ll pay.
FREE & DISCOUNTED TUITION PROGRAMS
Program Eligibility
Tuition-Free Degree
PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees
Rose City
Scholarship
Up to $2,400 annually
PSU Park Blocks Scholarship
Up to $5,100 annually
Oregon resident
Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA
Enroll part- or full-time (6 to 16 credits per term)
Washington Border Discount (WBD)
Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Nonresident students pay 150% of resident tuition
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)
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)
Resident of one of the following counties in Washington state: Asotin, Benton, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Klickitat, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Walla Walla
Deadlines
Apply to PSU & Submit the FAFSA
Fall Term: August 1
Winter Term: December 5
Spring Term: March 5
June 15
Apply to PSU Submit the FAFSA
June 15
Apply to PSU Submit the FAFSA
Apply by the application deadline for your intended start term.
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship (OOS)
Up to $6,000 per year
University Honors College Laurels Scholarship
Up to $3,000 per year
Native American Tuition Program
Equivalent of in-state tuition
Resident of one of the following states or territories: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, 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)
Scholarship 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
Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term.
Priority consideration for the Honors Laurels scholarship will be given to students who apply to the Honors College by January 1
Enrolled members of one of the Federally Recognized Tribes included in the Federal Register. Tribal enrollment verification is required.
Apply to PSU Fall Term: August 1
For all other terms, students must apply and submit all required documentation by the application and document deadlines for that term.
June 15
Apply to PSU
January 1
Apply to PSU & the Honors College
Submit documentation verifying Tribal enrollment by the end of the first week of the term for which you are admitted.
OREGON’S MOST AFFORDABLE PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
- NICHE
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.
45%
FAFSA-FILERS FROM OREGON WHO PAY $0 IN TUITION TO PSU
$10,870
AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AID PSU STUDENTS RECEIVE (EXCLUDING LOANS & WORK STUDY)
49% UNDERGRADUATE 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
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HONORS pdx.edu/honors honorsadmission@pdx.edu
Need help with your application? Contact your admissions counselor. pdx.edu/admissions-counselors
of Admissions
APPLY pdx.edu/apply admissions@pdx.edu 503-725-3511
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