Portland State University

Portland State University 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... Wikipedia

  • Former names:  Vanport Extension Center (1946–1955), Portland State College (1955–1969)
  • Motto:  Doctrina urbi serviat (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Let knowledge serve the city"
  • Type:  Public research university
  • Established:  1946
  • Academic affiliations:  CUMU, GCU, HECC, ORAU, USU, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $98 million (2023)
  • President:  Ann Cudd
  • Academic staff:  1,951 (fall 2023)
  • Students:  21,040 (fall 2023)
  • Undergraduates:  16,423 (fall 2023)
  • Postgraduates:  4,617 (fall 2023)
  • Campus:  Large city
  • Newspaper:  Portland State Vanguard
  • Colors:  Green and white
  • Mascot:  Victor E. Viking
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS - Big Sky
  • Website:  www.pdx.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo