Homepage Heart of Portland Welcome to Oregon's urban research university Explore 200+ programs about Heart of Portland Ranked one of the nation's most innovative universities -U.S. News & World Report request info Visit campus apply now UNDERGRADUATE TUITION → Free or discounted tuition is available to eligible students with our Four Years Free, Transfers Finish Free 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. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE → Go beyond your textbooks and into the community to dig deep into the issues that matter most to you. You'll have a powerful learning experience like no other. 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 The Plan that Built Portland 50 Years Ago, The Downtown Plan Reshaped The City’s Future Fifty years later, the plan is, in many ways, a success story. It’s also a lesson in the unintended consequences of developing a burgeoning mecca — and a reminder of vital work still left to be done. Read the 2022 cover story We're thankful for this PSU alum fighting gentrification Randal Wyatt founded Taking Ownership PDX to give back to Portland Taking Ownership PDX aims to be a part of the process undoing the history of harm imposed on Portland's Black community via deliberate historical redlining, gentrification and systemic racism. Learn more about Randal Investing in Students New ASPSU President Kierra Wing Reprioritizes Student Government ASPSU President Kierra Wing shares her background, her goals for PSU students (prom included) and why she's shaking up student government. Learn more about Kierra MAJOR GIFT CAMERON FAMILY COMMITS $10 MILLION TO PSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The gift from the estate of PSU alumnus and former U.S. Bank CEO Gerry Cameron and his wife Marilyn Cameron will support School of Business students and faculty, and the career center. Learn about the gift Previous Hero Slide Next Hero Slide