About Portland State

Our Mission, Vision & Values

As part of the Oregon University System, Portland State University's vision is to enhance recognition of the value of higher education by continually strengthening the metropolitan environment and utilizing that strength for its own growth toward standards of excellence in accessible high quality research, teaching and outreach programs. As a microcosm of the global society, the metropolitan environment becomes a laboratory for Portland State in this vision. It is the vision of a university that will set the standard for institutions located in an urban setting. read more >

Our Portfolio

Learn how Portland State is meeting its mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of urban life.

Our Advantages and Our References

Discover the many advantages of Portland State (including quick facts), and read how our programs are consistently well-ranked.

Accreditation

Portland State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the US Department of Education, based on approved performance standards. Read more about the accreditation process at Portland State.

 

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