Portland State University
Portland State University (PSU) is a public research university in Portland, Oregon. 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 following two decades and was granted university status in 1969. It is one of two public universities in Oregon that are located in a large city. It is governed by a board of trustees. PSU is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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 | 1,796 (research and instructional faculty) 742 (academic professionals and managers) |
Administrative staff | 3,800 |
| Students | 26,012 |
| Undergraduates | 20,969 |
| Postgraduates | 5,052 |
| Location | , , United States 45°30′46″N 122°41′07″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 is composed of seven constituent colleges, offering undergraduate degrees in one hundred twenty-three fields, and postgraduate degrees in one hundred seventeen fields. 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.