Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,937
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
53%
Annual Tuition
$11,238
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $57,906 ten years after entry — 7% above the national median. Acceptance rate 90.9%, in-state tuition $11,238.
At a Glance
Total Students
13,619
Retention Rate
75%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
33%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Portland State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.9%. The university enrolls 13,619 students. The average in-state tuition is $11,238. The university's graduation rate is 52.9%, and its retention rate is 74.7%.
One year after graduation, the median earnings for Portland State University alumni is $41,313. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $46,937, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $57,906. The median debt for graduates is $20,500, and 32.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$41k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$58k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Portland State University alumni earn a median salary of $41,313. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $46,937. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $57,906. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Portland State University has a 90.9% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 52.9%, and the retention rate is 74.7%. The in-state tuition is $11,238. A total of 32.8% of students receive financial aid.
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