Portland State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $25,311 Out-of-state: $42,411 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $9,030 Out-of-state: $26,130 |
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Room and Board
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$12,831 |
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Books and Supplies
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$948 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,502 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
Portland State University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 28 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003216 |
Free |
Portland State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,358 (84.9%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,054 (77.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,018 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 85 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $9,943 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 761 (74.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,195 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 790 (77.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,830 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 16 (1.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 7 (.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,090 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 10,901 (74.6%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 9,710 (89.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 9,391 (96.7%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 418 (4.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 52% |
| Average Award | $9,293 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 7,525 (80.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,798 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 7,648 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,142 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 57 (.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 112 (.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,652 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
64% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$27,685 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Portland State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Business, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Leadership, Memberships |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |