What is the Portland State University acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 98% for Portland State University, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is Portland State University tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $33,696 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

CollegesRef shows an average net price of $13,015 from federal cost reporting.

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 54% for Portland State University.

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Verified Data

Enrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.

Total students

17,753

17,753 students

Calendar

quarter

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

54%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

76%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Similar schools

Explainable similarity scores based on admissions, cost, outcomes, and campus profile.