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$11,679
per year
In-State Tuition
93%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Portland State University is Portland's urban public research university known for engineering, education, social work, public health, and sustainability programs with strong community partnerships.
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5 exams
15 credits
$3,893 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,229 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,900 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $38,151potential savings
Law & Criminal Justice
Real Estate & Construction
Engineering
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Aviation & Transportation
Science & Research
Education
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Human Services Administration
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
6
Men's teams
9
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
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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
CLEP Savings at Portland State University
Each 4-5-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $260 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $3,893
8 exams
24 credits
Save $6,229
14 exams
42 credits
Save $10,900
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$3,893 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,229 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,900 saved
| 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
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