Portland State University

Portland State University is on a 50-acre campus in the urban setting of Portland, Oregon.

Portland State University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Portland State University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Portland State University has fraternities and sororities.

Does Portland State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Portland State University.

Portland State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Portland State University students live on campus. In 2022, 8.7% of undergrads at Portland State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 91.3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Portland State University. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,546 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Portland State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Portland State University Athletics

At Portland State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Portland State University:

Is Portland State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Portland State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Portland State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Portland State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Portland State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Portland State University, take Interstate 5 to Portland, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Portland State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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