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Portland State University

Portland, ORPublic13,182 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
90.9%
Next deadline
Aug 1
Application fee
$60

✓ From the official admissions page
Aug 1, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 264 days left
Saves an .ics file with every open deadline and reminders a week and a day before. Opens in Apple Calendar or Outlook; in Google Calendar use Import.
“Fall 2027 August 1, 2026 August 1, 2027 August 5, 2027 September 27, 2027”
Source: pdx.edu · checked Nov 10, 2026 · How we check

Application PSU Application, Common Application, Coalition Application
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Fee $60

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Music: Composition, Education, History, Jazz, Performance, Theory, Voice Separate application or audition Audition

In-state tuition
$12,315
Out-of-state tuition
$32,565
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$62,447
6-year graduation
53%
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