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Portland State University
(PSU)
About
Portland State University (PSU) is a public research university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a post-secondary educational institution for World War II veterans. It evolved into a four-year college over the next 20 years and was granted university status in 1969. It is one of two public universities in Oregon that are in a large city. It is governed by a board of tr...
Portland State University (PSU) is a public research university in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a post-secondary educational institution for World War II veterans. It evolved into a four-year college over the next 20 years and was granted university status in 1969. It is one of two public universities in Oregon that are in a large city. It is governed by a board of trustees. PSU is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 30 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,947
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 3,143
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 101-150 | - | 2017 |
| Public Administration | 101-150 | - | 2019 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =332 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =449 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 953 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,285 | 37.5 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Portland State University?
Portland State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,171.
When was Portland State University founded?
Portland State University was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Portland State University?
Top subjects at Portland State University include: Water Resources, Public Administration, Geography, Transportation Science & Technology, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Portland State University located?
Portland State University is located in Portland, United States.