Homepage Heart of Portland Welcome to Oregon's urban research university Explore 200+ programs about Heart of Portland request info Visit campus apply now Tuition-Free Degree PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible Oregon residents attending full-time or part-time. The Tuition-Free Degree is for high school seniors, working parents, professionals looking for a career change, or anyone with an unfinished undergraduate degree. Explore Tuition-Free Degree UNDERGRADUATE TUITION →Free or discounted tuition is available to eligible students with our Tuition-Free Degree and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) programs. TRANSFER RESOURCES →We welcome more transfer students and career changers than any other college in Oregon. Nontraditional students are a big part of our tradition. SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES →Connect with top employers. Find a career path that’s as unique as you are. Graduate with the skills and experience to earn more and do more. STUDENT SUPPORT →Students come first at PSU. You’ll find tailored support services that empower you to thrive, including one-on-one tutoring, advising and mentoring. URBAN CAMPUS →Live and learn in one of the best college locations in America. Our campus in the heart of downtown Portland provides inspiration and opportunity at every turn. GRADUATE SCHOOL →Unlock new solutions, expand your network and advance your career in graduate programs led by some of the nation's best faculty and researchers. Paying for college We are Oregon’s most transformative public research university, and our goal is to give you an excellent education at a reasonable cost. We offer a full range of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Our grads go on to rewarding careers at Intel, Nike, OHSU and more. Financial Aid & Scholarships News and events September 21 - 30, 2023 Viking Days Welcome to Viking Days, a series of events and activities welcoming you to Portland State. All events are free and open to PSU students and employees. Learn more PSU earns top ranking for student mobility Portland State University is once again No. 1 for Social Mobility in Oregon, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report. This ranking points to PSU’s success in enrolling and graduating economically disadvantaged students by prioritizing its students. Portland State research activity reaches all-time high University researchers attracted a record $92.2 million in awards, a 42% increase over the previous fiscal year and 30% over its previous record high in 2017. Likewise, research expenditures increased to $65.3 million, a 20% increase over the previous fiscal year. Ready to revitalize In the days leading up to her first day as Portland State University’s new president, Ann Cudd was summiting Colorado’s Mount Princeton. Her grit and determination is as much a hallmark of her journey to leadership as her commitment to higher education access for all. We invite you to get to know PSU's 11th president. See all news