Portland State University

2020-21

The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Portland State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Oct 28, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.

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SAT Composite

990-1200

SAT Math

490-580

SAT Reading

510-610

ACT Composite

17-24

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$57,906
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
53%
6-year completion
Average net price
$9,552
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,500
federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report412numbers from this report.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Click or tap here to enter
Last Name:text.
Title:Click or tap here to enter text.
Office:Click or tap here to enter text.
Phone:Click or tap here to enter text.
Email Address:Click or tap here to enter text.
Address Information
Main Phone Number:Click or tap here to enter text.
WWW Home Page Address:Click or tap here to enter text.
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number:Click or tap here to enter text.
Admissions Email Address:Click or tap here to enter text.
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Enrollment And Persistence

6 TABLES
Institutional Enrollment
B1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking478803Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking9511294Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking39895177Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seeking54187274Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates2932Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking3245Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking196251Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking16691729Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seeking18972025Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates9991285Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported18959
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time degree-seeking343633Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking488851Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduates8311484Not reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking292599Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking646968Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduates10101695Not reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported5020
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Total full-time students62788790Not reportedNot reported
Total part-time students39065005Not reportedNot reported
Grand total all studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported23979
All
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents22633684
Hispanic/Latino37930943367
Black or African American, non-Hispanic58660687
White, non-Hispanic55984689038
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic14192198
Asian, non-Hispanic16716401765
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic10109114
Two or more races, non-Hispanic10811181166
Race and/or ethnicity unknown417001940
Total13581661418959
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees1593
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort6602186351513
Did not persist0000
Final cohort6602186351513
Completed in less than four years14051201392
Completed in less than five years1224597264
Completed in less than six years3072865
Total completers292103326721
Six-year graduation rate44.2%47.2%51.3%47.7%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort6492186001467
Did not persistNot reported649218600
Final cohort6492186001467
Completed in less than four years11344137294
Completed in less than five years13540110285
Completed in less than six years461542103
Total completers29499289682
Six-year graduation rate48.2%45.3%45.4%46.5%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time19Not reported
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate72.3%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied24304271Not reportedNot reported
Admitted22684111Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled547920Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported920Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time4052Not reportedNot reported
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT40.4548
ACT31.1423
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite990Not reported1200
SAT evidence-based reading and writing510Not reported610
SAT math490Not reported580
ACT composite17Not reported24
ACT math17Not reported24
ACT English16Not reported24
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69930
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59946
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49918
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3992
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8003
SAT Math: 600-69918
SAT Math: 500-59952
SAT Math: 400-49924
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002
SAT Composite: 1200-139924
SAT Composite: 1000-119948
SAT Composite: 800-99925
SAT Composite: 600-7992
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-366
ACT Composite: 24-2921
ACT Composite: 18-2347
ACT Composite: 12-1726
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class15.8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class42.1
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84.4
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class15.6
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:52.4
Percent who had GPA of 4.03.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7426.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4925.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.47
Admission Policies
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied17422461Not reported4203
Admitted16892414Not reported4103
Enrolled10051421Not reported2426
Application for Admission
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Click or tap here to enter text.

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients810418
Average institutional non-need grant249942213462
Athletic grant recipients18955
Average athletic grant8738855811167
Reporting Year
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$35,766,096
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$16,547,890
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,355,379
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,611,419
Total Scholarships/Grants$58,280,784
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$49,938,010
Federal Work-Study$1,239,759
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$51,177,769
Parent Loans$3,067,468
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$13,323,667
Athletic Awards$419,466
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$221,979
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$55,340
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$619,643
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,023,346
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,920,307
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$9,965,309
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$9,965,309
Parent Loans$3,431,564
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,410,476
Athletic Awards$1,000,432
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates1281126923922
Applied for need-based aid1195100182210
Determined to have financial need101689131787
Awarded any aid97083671464
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid8196591998
Awarded need-based self-help aid46550281020
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid2513914
Need fully met4526966
Average percentage of need metNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Average financial aid packageNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Average need-based self-help awardNot reported43774117
Average need-based loanNot reported43054085
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program7645523835
Federal loan programs7565420581
Institutional loan programs000
State loan programs000
Private student loans93728499
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2020-2021

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty8396931532
Members of minority groups16886254
Females413406819
Males426287713
Nonresidents20727
Doctorate or other terminal degree700179879
Master's, but not terminal master's110304414
Bachelor's degree20113133
Unknown or other highest degree997106
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs99144243
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students16,826
and ____ faculty923
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reported68
10-19 studentsNot reported68
20-29 studentsNot reported11
30-39 studentsNot reported11
40-49 studentsNot reported1
50-99 studentsNot reported3
100+ studentsNot reported0
TotalNot reported0

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservation0.5%Not reported1.2%
Architecture1.5%Not reported0.9%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies4.1%Not reported0.5%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported2.4%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.2%
Computer and information sciences5.1%Not reported3.6%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported8.7%
Engineering2.0%Not reported5.4%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reported2.0%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics1.5%Not reported2.3%
Family and consumer sciences9.2%Not reported1.2%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported2.6%
Liberal arts/general studies2.3%Not reported3.9%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciences0.5%Not reported4.3%
Mathematics and statistics1.3%Not reported1.6%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.8%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciences0.5%Not reported1.8%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported7.2%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services1.0%Not reported2.9%
Public administration and social services3.1%Not reported3.3%
Social sciences3.3%Not reported11.7%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported5.9%
Health professions and related programs1.0%Not reported7.0%
Business/marketing38.9%Not reported21.6%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.1%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelors

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