Portland State University: what international applicants need

What are Portland State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Portland State University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 26, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Portland State University's acceptance rate?

90.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Portland State University admitted 8,248 of its 9,077 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Portland State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Portland State University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 26, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Portland State University's application fee for international students?

Portland State University's application fee is $60 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Portland State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Portland State University accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Portland State University accept?

Portland State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Portland State University require?

Portland State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Portland State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Portland State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Portland State University have?

431 of Portland State University's 15,414 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Portland State University cost for international students?

Portland State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $31,074 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,679). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,728. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $47,784 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source