Portland State University

It is not difficult to get into Portland State University. The acceptance rate at Portland State University is 93%. Out of 7,925 applications received in 2023, 7,377 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Portland State University, the application fee is $60.

Portland State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Portland State University's admissions stats.

Portland State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Portland State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Portland State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Portland State University?

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Portland State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Portland State University Admissions

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Transferring to Portland State University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Portland State University

Portland State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Portland State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Portland State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Portland State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Portland State University for more information on admission factors.

Portland State University Application Requirements

To apply to Portland State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Portland State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Portland State University?

Students admitted to Portland State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Portland State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Portland State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Portland State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Portland State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Portland State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Portland State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Portland State University.

Does Portland State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Portland State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Portland State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Portland State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Portland State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Portland State University?

✅ Portland State University is not test optional.

What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Portland State University has an acceptance rate of 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Portland State University?

❌ Portland State University does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Portland State University?

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