Located in the heart of Oregon’s economic and cultural center, Portland State University (PSU) is the most diverse public university in Oregon. PSU enrolls approximately 24,000 students from every state in the nation and more than 78 other countries in 111 bachelor’s, 76 master’s, and 24 doctoral programs. Founded in 1946, PSU is hailed by The Princeton Review as one of the best colleges and universities in the West. The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and all programs are accredited by professional bodies. PSU encompasses seven primary divisions—College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, College of Urban & Public Affairs, College of Education, Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science, School of Business, School of Social Work, and OHSU-PSU School of Public Health—as well as the University Library, University Honors College, and the University Studies Program. A Carnegie Doctoral Research University (High Intensity), PSU has grown its sponsored research in recent years, with $55.2 million in research expenditures in 2020-2021. With a vibrant campus spanning 50 buildings in the heart of downtown, PSU is an integral part of the Portland metro area.