Portland State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
20.3K

Full + Part time Students
1:21

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio

Portland State University is more than Portland’s public research university. It’s a place to test ideas and projects that show the world how different is done. Our innovative approach combines education with creative problem-solving and collaboration across campus for maximum impact. With more than 200 degree programs to choose from, PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university. At PSU, you feel like you’re part of a movement. The kind that keeps your classmates rooting for you and your professors pulling for you. You’ll form bonds with faculty and friends in small classes that dive deep into the issues that matter most to you. We are proud to be one of the nation's most transformative universities.

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Overview

Founded	1946
Full-Time Undergraduate	20,320
Transfer Students	2,988
Programs	178 Programs
Courses	2,064 Courses
Equivalencies	3,622 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,112
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,001
Books and Supplies	$1,200

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Portland State University students should use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. If you are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, you can submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). If you are an eligible Oregon resident, you can finish your degree at PSU and pay no standard tuition and fees through our Transfers Finish Free program.
Tuition and Fees:

Charges for attending PSU are determined based on number of credits taken, residency status, and undergraduate/graduate class standing.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Students with 30 or more transferable college quarter credits (20 semester credits) will be reviewed for admission as transfer applicants.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.25, or 2.00 if you present a transferable associate degree or an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM)
Official Transcripts:

You are required to submit individual transcripts from each college or university where you registered for any coursework.
SAT Scores:

Transfer applicants are not required to submit test scores (SAT or ACT).
Essay:

An essay or personal statement may be required of some applicants.
Application Fee:

$50
Interview:

An interview may be required of some applicants.
Other Requirements:

Completion of WR121 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better. Meet Second Language Admissions Requirement (Oregon High School graduates only). A statement of good standing from prior institutions may be required of some applicants.
Apply Here:

https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/transfer

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