 |
|
|
|
Founded in 1946, Portland State University is a public urban university. It came to be known as "the college that wouldn't die" because it refused to close after the Vanport Flood of 1948. The university provides undergraduate and graduate degree courses. Schools and colleges at PSU are the following:
The athletics teams of Portland State University are known as the Portland State Vikings. The official colors are forest green and white. The mascot is a Viking. PSU won the NCAA National Division II Championships in women's volleyball and wrestling. Among the notable alumni of the school are Jean M Auel, author of "The Clan and the Cave Bear," Chief Justice of Oregon Supreme Court Paul de Muniz, and Miss America 2002 Katie Harman.
The main campus of Portland State is in Portland, Oregon (a large city). The school is a public school. Portland State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Portland State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
Portland State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 23,929 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Big Sky Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
General Phone: (503) 725-4433
Admissions Phone: (503) 725-3511
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 725-3461
http://www.pdx.edu
Portland State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,273 | social services, general studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 1,199 | elementary school teaching, education, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, special ed, educational admin and supervision, middle school teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 780 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, human resources, logistics, ... |
| Science | 333 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, hydrology and water resources, geological and earth sciences |
| Engineering | 294 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, civil engineering courses, systems engineering, materials engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 245 | social work, public administration, human development and family studies, foodservice management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 243 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy |
| Media | 192 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 164 | computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Art Studies | 74 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 73 | community health, public health education, health care administration |
| Architecture And Planning | 68 | architecture, urban planning |
| Mathematics | 66 | mathematics, systems science and theory, statistics, statistics courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Medicine | 36 | public health courses, public health, gerontology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 34 | environmental studies, environmental science, natural resources management |
| Music | 33 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, sculpture, fine arts |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 17 | real estate |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | laser/optical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Portland State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,931 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 1,510 | 59 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 731 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 55 | 9 |
In 2005, Portland State had a total enrollment of 23,929 students (17,423 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 74% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Washington | 5% |
| California | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,163 | 2,931 | 70% | 1,363 | 46% |
| Men | 1,930 | 1,323 | 69% | 640 | 48% |
| Women | 2,233 | 1,608 | 72% | 723 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 725-3511
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,125 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Portland State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 725-3461
Portland State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $96,469 | 15 | $85,006 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $71,430 | 3 | $64,072 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $58,418 | 4 | $54,213 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $49,872 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $76,890 | 27 | $70,211 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 119 | $78,393 | 33 | $73,242 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 76 | $63,926 | 54 | $56,235 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 85 | $50,909 | 74 | $46,802 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $39,719 | 32 | $34,415 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 301 | $64,281 | 193 | $51,908 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Baseball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 16 | 40 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 9 | 13 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Chinese Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Portland State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Portland State.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.