Portland State University
Former names | Vanport Extension Center (1946–1955) Portland State College (1955–1969) |
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| Motto | Doctrina urbi serviat (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Let knowledge serve the city" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1946 |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $98 million (2023) |
| President | Ann Cudd |
Academic staff | 1,951 (fall 2023) |
Total staff | 5,232 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 21,040 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 16,423 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 4,617 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , , United States 45°30′46″N 122°41′07″W / 45.51278°N 122.68528°W |
| Campus | Large city, 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Newspaper | Portland State Vanguard |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Nickname | Vikings |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS - Big Sky |
| Mascot | Victor E. Viking |
| Website | www |
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".
Portland State comprises seven constituent colleges, offering undergraduate degrees in 123 fields and postgraduate degrees in 117 fields. As of 2023, the university had a total enrollment of approximately 21,000 students. Its athletic teams are known as the Portland State Vikings, with school colors of green and white. They compete at the NCAA Division I level, primarily in the Big Sky Conference.