Portland State University is a public institution that was started in 1946. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 20,966, its environment is urban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It uses a quarter-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition/fees are $10,112; out-of-state tuition/fees are $29,001
Portland State University is situated in downtown Portland. The university offers a variety of housing options to learners, and the campus is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. The PSU sports teams, the Vikings, participate in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Research is performed at a variety of centers and institutes at PSU, including the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, the Institute on Aging and the Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research.

Portland State University grants graduate degrees through a variety of academic departments, including the School of Business Administration, the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Graduate School of Education. Notable alumni of Portland State University include Carolyn Davidson, designer of the Nike logo; former NBA player Ime Udoka; and Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics.