Portland State University overview

Q. What are the main USP/Rankings of Portland State University?

  In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked Portland State University as a second-tier research University. In its 2012 edition, The Best 376 Colleges ranked the Portland State university as "Best in the West" and a "College with a Conscience." The Princeton Review ranked Portland State's MBA (Master of Business Administration) program in the top 100, and Portland State University was also named one of the best universities in the country for undergraduate education.

Portland State University was ranked 16th among the nation's "Most Innovative" colleges in 2015. The School of Business Administration at Portland State University is also ranked in surveys such as The Princeton Review's Best 294 Business Schools. According to U.S. News & World Report, Portland State University's graduate Urban & Regional Planning Program is the 14th best in the country.

Q. What is Portland State University famous for?

Portland State University is more than just a public research university in the city. It's a place to put ideas and projects to the test and show the world how different things can be done.

Q. Is Portland a large city?

Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and a regional hub for the Pacific Northwest.

Q. What’s the weather like around Portland State University?

Summers in Portland are short, warm, dry, and mostly clear, while winters are very cold, wet, and overcast. Throughout the year, the temperature typically ranges from 36°F to 84°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 26°F or rising above 95°F.

Q. How many students study in Portland State University?

The total number of students at Portland State University is 27229.

Q. Who are the top alumni of Portland State University?

The notable alumni of Portland State University include-

• Lee D. Baker
• Jacob Biamonte
• Hans G. Furth
• Thomas Talbott
• Dali Yang
• Holly Andres
• Damali Ayo