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$11,679
per year
In-State Tuition
93%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Portland State University is a public four-year institution in Portland, OR. Programs offered include Psychology, Marketing, Accounting, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Biology.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
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Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
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Major: Human Services Administration
Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Portland State automatically gives non-Oregon first-years $6,000 a year with a 3.0+ GPA or $3,000 with a 2.5-2.99 GPA, unless they receive WUE.
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship (3.0+ GPA)
Automatic$6,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment each fall, winter and spring term, satisfactory academic progress (at least a 2.0 GPA), and continued nonresident status
Automatic; apply to PSU for fall by June 15 and send final transcripts by August 1
For non-Oregon residents with a 3.0 or higher GPA. First-time students starting in fall and enrolling full time. Not combinable with WUE; you are considered for this if you do not qualify for WUE.
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship (2.5-2.99 GPA)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment each fall, winter and spring term, satisfactory academic progress (at least a 2.0 GPA), and continued nonresident status
Automatic; apply to PSU for fall by June 15 and send final transcripts by August 1
For non-Oregon residents with a 2.5-2.99 GPA; you receive only the award for your band. First-time students starting in fall and enrolling full time. Not combinable with WUE; you are considered for this if you do not qualify for WUE.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,655
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$57,906
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 49 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 12 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 12 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 2 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 2 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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