| Location: | Northwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Vikings |
| Nickname: | PSU |
The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region. It actively promotes the development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community.
< CollapsePortland State University (PSU) is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in the state that is located in a major metropolitan city. Portland State is part of the Oregon University System. The current interim President is Michael Reardon, who has held various administrative positions around Portland State. Athletic teams are known as the Portland State Vikings with school colors of forest green and white. Teams compete at the NCAA Division I Level, primarily in the Big Sky Conference. Schools at PSU include the School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Education, School of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Social Work, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The University was established as the Vanport Extension Center in 1946 to satisfy the demand for higher education in Portland for returning World War II veterans. (It became known as "the college that wouldn't die" because it refused to close after the Vanport Flood of 1948.) In 1952 the Center moved to downtown Portland and occupied the vacated buildings of Lincoln High School on SW Broadway street. In 1955, the Center changed its name to Portland State College to mark its maturation into a four-year degree-granting institution.
Portland State University's growth for the next couple of decades was constricted under the ruling that no public university or college in Oregon could duplicate the programs offered by another, with grandfathered exclusions for the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Nevertheless, graduate programs were added in 1961 and doctoral programs were added in 1968. The institution was granted university status by the Oregon State System of Higher Education in 1969, becoming Portland State University.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Sky Conference) Basketball (Big Sky Conference) Baseball (Big Sky Conference) Track (Big Sky Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,960 | $ 17,125 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,810 | $ 15,975 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,150 | $ 1,150 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,483 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,295 | 14% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,307 | 59% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,614 | 54% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 70% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 80% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 580 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Which is the most used citation style in university ? especially in Portland State University?
i'm a student in a co. program with PSU, and i want to know which is the most commonly used style in USA university.
18 months ago
Best Answer
The most common type of citation format used, from my studies is APA. MLA format is the method that is typically taught at the high school level, but most college programs usually require APA format.
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It depends on what you want to get out of it. PSU is known for their accounting department, and big accounting firms recruit there. If you are looking for a typical college campus experience, you might want to look elsewhere. The students are generally a bit older, and many students commute there and don't live on campus. My advice would be to check out the campus, talk to an adviser about what your goals are, and then make your decision.
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