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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 school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Portland State had 24,963 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at Portland State 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
http://www.pdx.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,349 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,236 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, educational administration, special ed, curriculum and instruction, middle school teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business and Management | 909 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, human resources, MIS, business and related services, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 367 | social work, public administration, human development and family studies, community organization, foodservice management |
| Science | 313 | biological and physical sciences, biology, physics, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, hydrology and water resources, geological and earth sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 282 | psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Engineering | 271 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, materials engineering, systems engineering |
| Media | 146 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 123 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 117 | community health, public health education, health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 105 | computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, computer support, computer security, computer engineering courses |
| Fine Arts | 77 | fine arts, art history and criticism, sculpture |
| Architecture and Planning | 77 | urban planning, architecture |
| Mathematics | 59 | mathematics, statistics, systems science and theory |
| Medicine | 56 | public health courses, gerontology, health professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | audiology |
| Design | 47 | graphic design |
| Music | 36 | music, music performance, conducting |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 34 | environmental science, natural resources management, environmental studies, conservation |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 34 | real estate |
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 22 | drama, various performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Portland State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,289 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 1,506 | 60 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 899 | 31 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 45 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Portland State had a total enrollment of 24,963 students (19,033 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 71% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Portland State offers campus housing for 2,021 of its 19,033 (full-time) students.
(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 | 4,262 | 3,394 | 80% | 1,671 | 49% |
| Men | 1,911 | 1,463 | 77% | 788 | 54% |
| Women | 2,351 | 1,931 | 82% | 883 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 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 | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,147 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,837 |
| Room and board | $ 9,486 |
| Room charge | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,889 |
Financial Aid:
Portland State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321600)
Portland State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 245 | 126 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 61 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 127 | 153 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $119,522 | 10 | $101,368 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $86,764 | 6 | $71,860 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $71,640 | 6 | $62,620 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $55,104 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $54,068 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 43 | $94,909 | 27 | $77,632 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 132 | $90,834 | 54 | $81,366 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 96 | $69,119 | 66 | $66,108 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $55,800 | 82 | $55,759 |
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $40,879 | 68 | $38,991 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $48,774 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 346 | $71,334 | 271 | $59,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Baseball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 60 | 146 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Track | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 27 | 41 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance and Financial Management 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
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
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
Cartography
Chinese Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(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 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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 Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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