Contact PSU | PSU FAQs
future students current students faculty + staff Alumni + Friends
Admissions
  • Undergraduate
  • International
  • Graduate
  • Quick Entry
  • Summer
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • Housing
  • Orientation
  • Visit
  • Living in Portland
Classes + Programs
  • Programs + Majors
    • Undergraduate
      • Majors, Minors + Certificates A-Z
      • Majors, Minors + Certificates by School
      • Undergraduate Studies
      • University Studies
      • Honors Program
    • Graduate
      • Graduate Programs + Certificates A-Z
      • Master's Programs
      • Doctoral Programs
      • Graduate Certificates
  • Colleges + Schools
    • Business Administration
    • Education
    • Engineering + Computer Science
    • Extended Studies
    • Fine + Performing Arts
    • Liberal Arts + Sciences
    • Social Work
    • Urban + Public Affairs
      • Community Health
      • Government
      • Urban Studies + Planning
  • Lifelong Learning
    • Extended Studies
    • Distance Learning
    • PSU Statewide
    • Senior Adult Learning Center
  • International Programs
    • Intensive English Language
    • International Studies
    • Study Abroad
    • Office of International Affairs
    • Faculty Services
  • Summer Session
  • Classes
  • Register
  • Bulletin/Catalog
  • Academic Calendar
  • Tuition + Fees
Research
  • Research Administration
  • Centers + Institutes
  • Faculty Experts
Library
  • Library Catalog - Vikat
  • Databases
  • Electronic Journals
  • Hours
  • Ask Us!
  • Course Reserves
Athletics
  • Vikings
  • Campus Recreation
  • Outdoor Program
  • Rec Clubs
  • Intramurals
  • Physical Education
Campus Life
  • Experience Portland State
  • Visit Us
  • Getting Around
  • Public Safety Office
  • News
  • Events
  • Living in Portland
    • Housing
    • The City
    • The Mountains
    • The Water
  • Employment
Alumni + Giving
  • Giving at Portland State
  • Alumni Association
  • PSU Magazine
  • Our Foundation
About PSU
  • Administration
  • Our Mission
  • Our President
  • Our Quick Facts
  • Our References
  • Visit Us
  • Getting Around
  • Inside Portland State
  • News
  • Events
  • Employment
  • Contact Us
  • Copyright
Browse more Profile topics: Facts  |  University Communications

Profile: Snapshot of Portland State

A statistical snapshot of Portland State's enrollment, degree programs, employees, and alumni plus several other scintillating facts.

President

Wim Wiewel

Enrollment 2008-2009 (Fall 2008, Fourth Week)

Total 26,587
Undergraduate 20,515
Graduate 6,072

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time 61.8 percent
Part Time 38.2 percent

Degrees Awarded 2007-2008

Total 4,840
Bachelor's 3,289
Master's 1,506
Doctoral 45

Degree Programs 2008-2009

Total 213
Bachelor's 96
Master's 77
Doctoral 40

Employees (Full and Part Time)

(As of Fall 2008)

Total 3,503
Faculty 1,303
Administrative and research faculty 807
Staff 574
Other 819

Alumni

117,000+
(65 percent reside in the Portland metro area)

Research Expenditures

$37 million (2007-2008)

Community Partners

1,000+

Economic Impact

$1.194 billion contribution (2007-2008)

PSU Expenditures (2007-2008)

$464 million

Annual, Full-Time Tuition and Fees (2008-2009)

$5,733 resident undergraduate
$11,172 resident graduate
$17,241 nonresident undergraduate
$16,845 nonresident graduate

 

Campus

Campus acreage 49 acres
PSU buildings 50
Residential student housing properties 11

Colleges and Schools

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Urban and Public Affairs
Graduate School of Education
Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
School of Business Administration
School of Extended Studies
School of Fine and Performing Arts
School of Social Work

Athletics

Competes in 16 NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate varsity sports

Motto

Let knowledge serve the city

Traditions

Mascot: Viking
Colors: Green and white

Key Dates

Founded: 1946
Moved to South Park Blocks: 1952
First bachelor's degrees awarded: 1956
First master's degrees: 1964
First doctoral degrees: 1972

Accreditation

Portland State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.


Adobe PDF icon This information is available in portable document format for ease of printing and distribution.

View more reasons to choose Portland State.


  • Give to PSU
  • PSU FAQs
  • Contact PSU
  • Find People
  • Maps/Directions
  • PSU Sitemap
  • © 2009