{"id":4869,"date":"2025-07-26T20:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=4869"},"modified":"2025-07-26T20:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:35:09","slug":"portland-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/portland-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Portland State University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Portland State University (PSU), located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, is a public research university known for its commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and academic innovation. Established in 1946, PSU has grown into a diverse and inclusive institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, internships, and real-world problem-solving, preparing students to thrive in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society. With strong partnerships with local industries and organizations, PSU provides ample opportunities for student involvement in civic and environmental initiatives. The urban campus fosters a dynamic learning environment enriched by the cultural and professional opportunities of Portland. PSU is also recognized for its green initiatives and has received national accolades for sustainability. The university’s motto.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1946<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nPortland, Oregon, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus<\/td>\nUrban<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.pdx.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Undergraduate (In-state)<\/td>\n$10,000 – $12,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Out-of-state)<\/td>\n$28,000 – $30,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n$16,000 – $25,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Engineering and Technology<\/li>\n
  • Business Administration<\/li>\n
  • Urban and Public Affairs<\/li>\n
  • Social Work<\/li>\n
  • Education<\/li>\n
  • Environmental Science<\/li>\n
  • Health Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    5. Facilities<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Modern Classrooms and Laboratories<\/li>\n
    • University Library<\/li>\n
    • Recreation Center<\/li>\n
    • Student Union<\/li>\n
    • Green Buildings and Sustainability Labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      6. Accommodation<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • On-campus housing with multiple residence halls<\/li>\n
      • Meal plans available<\/li>\n
      • Off-campus housing options nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        7. Contact Information<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Address<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201, USA<\/li>\n
        • Phone+1<\/strong> 503-725-3000<\/li>\n
        • Email<\/strong> askpdx@pdx.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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