Portland State University Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
Research university
Doctoral university with high or very high research activity.
Carnegie classification: R2 research university
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $8,337 a year after aid
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Did you know? Portland State University
- 90.9%Portland State University admitted 6,751 of 6,859 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 23.8%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 1,604 of 6,751.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $8,337average net price after grants for aided students, against $32,565 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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