- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.36, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- Average net price: $12,509 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Portland State University reported: an average GPA of 3.36 (2023–24) and an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Portland State University reviews each application.
Portland State University average GPA
Portland State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.36 for its first-year students who submitted one (98% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Portland State University acceptance rate
Portland State University admitted 8,248 of 9,077 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Portland State University is a public 4-year university in Portland, Oregon, with 15,414 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Portland State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Portland State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Portland State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,509 a year at Portland State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Portland State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Portland State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is there a minimum GPA for Portland State University?
Portland State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.36, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does Portland State University accept?
Portland State University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,248 of 9,077 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Portland State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Portland State University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Portland State University?
A lot: Portland State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Portland State University?
Check Portland State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Portland State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Portland State University?
Yes. Portland State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Portland State University require an essay?
No. Portland State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Portland State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,509 a year at Portland State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Portland State University if a parent went there?
No. Portland State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Portland State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Portland State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Portland State University Common Data Set 2023–24Portland State University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
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