Merit Scholarships Available: |
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| ABWA Chapter Scholarship | - | R | |||
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program | $5,000 | R | |||
| Annie Spencer Scholarship Students w/Disabilities | $3,000 | R | |||
| AT&T Bell Laboratories | $2,500 | R | R | ||
| Building Our Future Scholarship | $1,500 | Y | Y | N | N |
| Dean's Challenge/LINK Scholarships | - | R | |||
| Dean's Scholarships | $3,000 | R | R | ||
| Diversity Enrichment Scholarship for Freshmen | - | R | |||
| Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship | $2,000 | R | |||
| Edward & Martha Adelsheim Endowed Scholarship | $1,500 | R |
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Portland State University
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724 SW Harrison
Portland , OR 97201
(503) 725-3511
http://www.pdx.edu
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- Setting
- Large city
- Enrollment
- 29,703
- Full time
- 16,934
- Part time
- 11,101
- Men full time
- 7,831
- Women full time
- 9,103
Mission Statement
Portland State University’s mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region. It actively promotes the development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community.
Portland State University More Information
- Type of School
- Four or more years , Public
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Calendar
- Quarter
- Distance learning opportunities
- Yes
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Portland State University Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- -
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $50
- Applied
- 5,236
- Admitted
- 4,111
- Enrolled
- 1,675
- Admitted %
- 79%
Portland State University Admission factors
- Admission test scores
- Required
- Secondary school GPA
- Required
- Secondary school rank
- Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school record
- Required
- TOEFL
- Required
- Completion of college preparatory program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Recommended
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Recommended
Portland State University Admission statistics
- Students submitting SAT
- 69%
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- 470
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 590
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 460
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 580
- Students submitting ACT
- 0%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- -
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- -
Portland State University Diversity
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1%
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- 8%
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- White/Non-Hispanic
- 66%
- Non-Resident Alien
- 6%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 12%
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Portland State University Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $7,130
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $21,642
- Books and Supplies
- $1,911
- On-campus room and board
- $9,774
- Off-campus room and board
- $11,600
Portland State University Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 71%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 35% , $4,878 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 23% , $4,689 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 53% , $6,042 on average
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Portland State University Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
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Portland State University Deadlines
Regular Admissions
- Regular application deadline
- No closing date
- Priority application deadline
- June 1
- Fall application deadline
- March 1
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
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- SAT Subject score report due
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- College will notify student by
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- Student must reply to acceptance by
- No set date
- Deadline for housing deposit
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Financial Aid
- Financial aid priority deadline
- February 28
- Financial aid deadline
- -
- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
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Early Decision/Action
- Early decision deadline
- -
- College will notify student of early decision by
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- Early action deadline
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- College will notify student of early action by
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Transfer Students
- Transfer priority application deadline
- June 1
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- -
- Transfer application closing date
- Rolling admission
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- -
- College will notify student of transfer decision by
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- www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply.html
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- http://www.pdx.edu/campus-map
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Portland State UniversityNames and Abbreviations
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- Portland State University
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- Portland State
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Brittany from Tigard, OR
Keep in mind that you actually need to take at least 15 credits to stay on track for graduation, but do not overload yourself either. Try to take one fun class every term. That way you can relax at least one class period a week, because sometimes… more read full review
Keep in mind that you actually need to take at least 15 credits to stay on track for graduation, but do not overload yourself either. Try to take one fun class every term. That way you can relax at least one class period a week, because sometimes there isn't time outside of your classes to relax. read full review
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Mary from Portland, OR
If you choose this school, don't overload yourself with courses in your first term. You will want to only take about 12 credits (that is full time) to give yourself time to get used to studying AND to be free to explore the city and campus. read full review
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