by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 18,656 undergraduates in 2020, Portland State University is a very large, public university located in Portland, Oregon. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Portland State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Portland State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Portland State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Portland State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Portland State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Portland State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Portland State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Portland State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Portland State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Portland State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Portland State University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 18,656 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,752 (68.4%). Part-time attendance was 5,904 (31.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12,752 | 5,904 | 18,656 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Portland State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Portland State University #295 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Portland State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Portland State University Diversity Guide.
Portland State University has a total of 333 student athletes, 180 men and 153 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $12,968,736 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $12,968,736 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Portland State University Athletics