Portland State is a place for people who think differently. It attracts makers, innovators and researchers who love creative thinking, enjoy learning by doing, and work to find new solutions to challenging problems. This spirit of being unique is what drives our school and creates opportunities for students who want to be anything but ordinary.

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OREGON'S MOST AFFORDABLE 
PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

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400+ EMPLOYERS RECRUIT ON 
CAMPUS EACH YEAR

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$51,000 MEDIAN SALARY 
5 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION

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Make something here. Like a career.

Our programs are nationally recognized for a hands-on approach that helps students build professional connections and gain real-world experience. Pick from 200+ majors, minors, and certificates to find your passion, and the academic program that prepares you for your dream career.

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Low tuition. Big Possibilities.

By keeping our tuition as low as possible, awarding generous grants and scholarships, and empowering students to make sound financial decisions, PSU helps you graduate with more money for your future. In fact, 49% of our students graduate debt-free. 

Read about the people, programs and experiences that make PSU anything but ordinary.