About my life...: School Options Part Two: Portland State University

School name and address:

Contact for more information
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
Main telephone 503.725.3000
800.547.8887 (toll free)
Website http://www.pdx.edu
Virtual campus tour http://www.pdx.edu/experience-portland-state
Request more information http://www.pdx.edu/contact.html

General information

Educational system: Oregon University System
Public or private: Public
Type of school: University
Date founded: 1946
Degrees offered: Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees

School accreditation: Approved by the Office of Degree Authorization, NWCCU
Specialized accreditation: Architecture (NAAB), Business (AACSB), Chemistry (ACS), Engineering (ABET), Music (NASM), Public Administration (NASPAA), Public Health (CEPH), Social Work (CSWE), Speech Pathology and Audiology (ASHA), Teacher Education (NCATE), Theater Arts (NAST), Urban Planning (PAB), Computer Science (CSAB)
Workforce Investment Act eligible training provider: Approved for specific programs; see program descriptions
School mascot: Vikings
School setting

Setting: Urban (in a large city)

Closest major metropolitan area: Portland

Population of city the school is in: 587,865

Distance from campus to city center: Downtown

Public transportation to campus: Yes

Student parking on campus: Yes

Campus size: 49 acres

County: Multnomah

School visits

Visitor information website http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/visit

-portland-state-university

Contact to set up school visit 503.725.6454

Student body:

Enrollment
Men Women Total
Freshmen

Full time 606 695 1,301

Part time     60                  57           117
Total        666                752         1,418
All undergraduates (including freshmen)
Full time 6,768              7,520       14,288
Part time3,548              3,980         7,528
Total    10,316             11,500       21,816
Graduate students
             2,513              3,706         6,219
Total all students
           12,829             15,206       28,035

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
American Indian/Alaskan Native: 1%
Asian: 9%
Black: 3%
Hispanic: 6%
Multiracial: 2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: Less than 1%
White: 64%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 9%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students
Percentage of students from out of state: 12%
Number of states and territories represented: 48

International students

Percentage of students from outside the U.S.: 5%
Number of countries represented: 79

Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or older :40%

Costs:

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students

(Costs are for the 2011-2012 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition $5,648

Out-of-state tuition $20,160

Fees $1,482

Books and supplies $1,968

Other required expenses $75

Explanation of required expenses Approximately $25 per term for locker fee/lab fee

Room and board (live on campus)* $10,065

Board and transportation (live with parents) $2,967

* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan

Cost information website http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.ed

u.financial-services/files/BAO_PSU_

2010_2011_FeeBook.pdf

Tuition rates vary by

•Academic program/major

•Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

http://www.bao.pdx.edu/refunds/

Tuition payment plans available

•Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

•School employees and their children

•Senior citizens

Tuition waiver application website http://www.ous.edu/dept/hr/benefits

/stafffee.php

Tuition waivers are available for graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants.

Financial aid:

Contact for counseling or more information

Phillip Rodgers

Director of Financial Aid

askfa@pdx.edu

503.725.3461

Financial aid office website http://www.pdx.edu/finaid/

Scholarship list website http://www.pdx.edu/finaid/scholarships.html

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Application deadline (for fall term) February 28-priority deadline, continuous

Letters about aid sent to applicants Continuous

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates (2010-2011)

Freshmen All undergraduates(includes freshmen)

Typical financial aid package $11,174 $12,986

Percentage of need* met by aid package 76% 80%

Average amount of financial aid awarded

Loan $3,594 $4,505

Scholarship or grant $5,350 $5,447

Work study award $8,669 $9,295

* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Freshmen All undergraduates(includes freshmen)

Number who applied for financial aid 1,157 9,885

Number who received financial aid 892 8,683

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 64%

Average student loan debt for last graduating class $26,287

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

•Federal Perkins loans

•Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

•Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

•Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

•Federal Pell Grants

•Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

•Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

•School-sponsored scholarships and grants

•State-sponsored scholarships and grants

•United Negro College Fund

Merit-based scholarships and grants

•Academic Competitiveness Grant

•School-sponsored scholarships in academics

•School-sponsored scholarships in art

•School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

•School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

•Work study

Veteran's benefits

•Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Other

•Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Grad PLUS loans, private educational loans

Oregon Opportunity Grant, United Negro College Fund

Need based scholarships available in academics, art, athletics, leadership, minority status, music/drama.

Non-need based scholarships available in academics, art, athletics, music/drama and state/district residency.

Admissions:

Contact for more information

Melissa Trifiletti

Director of Admissions & New Student Programs

admissions@pdx.edu

503.725.3511

800.547.8887

Admissions office website http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/

Electronic application website http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Men Women Total

Number who applied 2,132 2,792 4,924

Number accepted 1,446 2,055 3,501

Number who enrolled 666 752 1,418

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Required high school courses College prep courses: four years English, two years second language, three years math through Algebra II, two years science (one lab recommended) and three years of social science.

Other education requirements for admission GED-average score: 580, minimum score on each subject: 410; 5 percent of freshman class may enter through special admissions

Application dates

Due Notified by

Fall admission* February 1, June 1 (priority date) Continuous

Transfer February 1 Continuous

Admission is available Fall term, winter term, spring term, summer term

* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available http://www.pdx.edu/admissions

Application fee $50

Submit these items:

Application Required for all students

High school GPA 3.00, required for all students

High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students

Exams

Required exams SAT I or ACT with Writing component

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA Very important

Difficulty of high school courses Very important

Standardized test scores Considered

High school class rank Not considered

Recommendations Not considered

Application essay Considered

Character/personal qualities Not considered

Interview Not considered

Talent or ability Not considered

Extracurricular activities Not considered

Level of applicant's interest Not considered

Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered

Work experience Not considered

Related to a school graduate Not considered

First generation college student Not considered

Racial/ethnic group Not considered

Other admissions information

•Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

•Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Students can defer admission for up to one year.

For more information about PASS, visit: http://pass.ous.edu/

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements Minimum of 30 transferable credits required.

A maximum of 124 credits can be transferred from 2- and 4- year colleges.

Applicants must submit college transcripts.

Minimum GPA required: 2.0 and successful completion of Writing 121 with a C- or better.

Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT Score

Critical reading Math Writing

Under 400 9% 7% 12%

400 - 499 30% 35% 38%

500 - 599 39% 41% 36%

600 - 699 19% 16% 13%

700 - 800 3% 1% 1%

ACT Score

Under 12 1%

12 - 17 16%

18 - 23 47%

24 - 29 32%

30 - 36 4%

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.34

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 70%

Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:

In four years or less 11%

Between four and five years 14%

Between five and six years 9%

Academics

Degrees offered

•Certificate or diploma

•Bachelor's

•Master's

•Doctorate

•Graduate certificate

•Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website http://www.pdx.edu/oaa/psu-bulletin

To get a catalog 503.725.3511

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters

Number of faculty on campus 1,564

Student faculty ratio 18:1

Graduate assistants teach lower-level courses Yes (some)

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 credit hours

All students must meet:

Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes

Internship requirement Depends on major

Math or science requirement Yes

Senior project requirement For all students

Math and foreign language requirements for some degrees.

Attendance options

•Evenings

•On-line/distance learning

•Part time

•Summer school

•Weekends

Distance learning courses offered by video and online. PSU offers MBA and MSW degrees on a distance-learning basis. For information about distance education visit http://www.extended.pdx.edu/online.shtml

Dual-enrollment available at Chemeketa Community College, Clatsop CC, Clackamas CC, Mt. Hood CC, Portland CC and Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.

Optional academic programs

•Accelerated degree

•Double major

•Freshman honors college

•Graduate courses open to undergraduates

•Honors program

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes

Other BioMedical Informatics Master's at Oregon Health & Sciences University

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available Yes

At these U.S. schools or through this program Other members of the Oregon University System

Study abroad available Yes

In these countries Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Vietnam.

Military officer training (ROTC)

•Army ROTC

•Air Force ROTC

Air Force ROTC available at University of Portland a cooperating institution.

Alternative credit opportunities

•Advanced Placement

•Challenge for course credit

•Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

•Cooperative education

•Independent study

•International Baccalaureate

•Internships

Credit for passing standardized tests and correspondence courses. Credit may also be available for continuing education and summer programs, including credit and non-credit courses on-campus, off-campus, and via distance learning. For more information on these programs, call 503.725.3276 or visit http://www.extended.pdx.edu

Computing

•Computers on campus for student use

•Computer lab available to students

•Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

•Computer network can be accessed from off campus

•Discount computer purchase plan available

•Online registration for classes

875 computers available on campus for student use.

Libraries

Main library name Bradford P. Millar Library

Sports

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Sports website URL

http://www.goviks.com

Other sports information

NIRSA - National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Aerobics					Yes	Yes
Badminton	Club		Club		Yes	Yes
Baseball	Club				Yes
Basketball	Div 1		Div 1
Bowling						Yes
Cheerleading	Yes	$	Yes	$
Crew	Club				Yes	Yes
Cricket	Club				Yes
Cross-country running	Div 1		Div 1
Cycling	Club				Yes
Dance	Club				Yes
Disc golf	Club				Yes
Dodgeball	Yes				Yes
Fencing	Club				Yes	Yes
Flag football	Yes				Yes
Football	Div 1-AA
Golf			Div 1
Ice hockey	Club				Yes
Indoor soccer	Yes		Yes		Yes	Yes
Indoor track	Div 1	$	Div 1	$
Lacrosse	Club				Yes
Martial arts	Club	$
Outdoor adventure	Yes
Rock climbing	Yes
Sailing	Club	$				Yes
Soccer			Div 1
Softball			Div 1
Table tennis	Club		Club
Tennis	Div 1		Div 1
Track and field	Div 1		Div 1
Ultimate Frisbee	Club
Volleyball			Div 1
Water polo	Club		Club

$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Student life

Student activities

Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Newspaper
Orchestra
Radio station
Student government

Additional performing groups include opera, campus ministries, International Student Organization, literary magazines, music ensembles, musical theater, student run film society, symphony orchestra, dance, jazz band, and a concert band. Other student activities include a literary magazine and a student-run film society.

Fraternities and sororities

National or local fraternities
National or local sororities

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	174
Student clubs and associations website	http://web.pdx.edu/~salp/salp_saga/ index.php www.pdx.edu/rec-clubs

Housing

Contact for more information

Cory Ray University Housing Office housing@pdx.edu 503.725.4370
Housing office website	http://www.pdx.edu/housing/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	12%
School owns or operates housing	Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Not required
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Co-ed, apartments for married students, apartments for single students, special housing for disabled students, fraternity and sorority housing. NEEDS CHECKING: housing for students with dependent children, and housing for new students.
Housing is available for students with disabilities	Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter	Yes
Housing application deadline	June 30 priority
Application deposit	$50 application fee
$150 advance deposit

Off-campus housing

Fraternities or sororities offer housing

Yes

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	June 30 priority
Application deposit	$50 application fee
$150 advance deposit

Student services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

For more information about academic advising visit: http://www.pdx.edu/uasc/advising.html

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic
Legal services
Low-cost health insurance
Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Basic job skills
Orientation
Placement testing

Services for students with disabilities

Polly Livingston Director polly@pdx.edu 503.725.4150
Disabilities services website	http://www.drc.pdx.edu
Barrier-free campus	Yes
Designated parking	Yes
Housing	Yes
Interpreters for the deaf	Yes
Learning aids	Yes
Registration assistance	Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities	Yes
Tutors	Yes
Alternative formats for textbook and classroom material available.