Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
About School of Business Administration
School of Business Administration is the graduate business school of Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 35. 56% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 580; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $78,000, 82% employed. Printed annual tuition is $21,000. Known for Sustainability, Portland Economy, Green Business, Food/Beverage. Best for Sustainability Careers, Pacific Northwest, Social Enterprise.
How Portland State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
School of Business Administration at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 580 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 56% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
82% employed · median starting salary$78,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Portland
School of Business Administration is in Portland, Oregon. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
School of Business Administration FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is School of Business Administration located?
School of Business Administration is in Portland, Oregon.
Is the School of Business Administration MBA accredited?
Yes. School of Business Administration is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at School of Business Administration?
The published average GMAT is 580.
What is the average GPA at School of Business Administration?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the School of Business Administration MBA acceptance rate?
School of Business Administration publishes an acceptance rate of 56%.
What is the median starting salary for School of Business Administration MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $78,000.
What is the employment rate after the School of Business Administration MBA?
82% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the School of Business Administration MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $21,000.
How long is the School of Business Administration MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the School of Business Administration MBA class?
The published class size is about 35 students.
What is School of Business Administration known for?
School of Business Administration is known for Sustainability, Portland Economy, Green Business, Food/Beverage.
Who is the School of Business Administration MBA best for?
Best for Sustainability Careers, Pacific Northwest, Social Enterprise.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
Sponsored MBA programs
Accredited programs matched to this page, from our education partner.
