| Portland State vs. MHCC |
#216 in National Universities #4 in Oregon Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Oregon Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,118 Oregon Residents $29,136 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,247 Oregon Residents $9,819 Out-of-State |
| $17,745 Oregon Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,662 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,004 |
| Admission | ||
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 18.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger19,951 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,476 |
| Larger15,414 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,476 |
| 4,537 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger3,460 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,032 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,097) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,415 | Number of faculty | 346 |
| Lower$107,329 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,083 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.